Govt working to stabilise market ahead of Ramadan

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said the government is working to stabilise the prices of essential commodities, particularly in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan.

Speaking at a scholarship cheque distribution event at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Saturday, the adviser said the prices of sugar, oil and onions have already shown a decline following recent market interventions, reports UNB.

"We are striving to maintain a balance between supply and demand to ensure affordability," Bashir Uddin said, adding that achieving a sustainable market requires collective efforts and public cooperation.

He urged the media professionals to play a role in achieving this goal.

Reflecting on the challenges the society faced over the past 15 years, the adviser said the emergence of a culture of criminalisation has fragmented the state and fostered a pervasive climate of fear across various sectors.

He also called on the students to view knowledge acquisition as a continuous process and to remain determined in their pursuit of academic and professional success.