Supermarkets offer essential items at cheapest prices in Ramadan

The Bangladesh Supermarket Owners' Association (BSOA) held a meeting recently to discuss ways to keep essential commodity prices affordable in the month of Ramadan, says a press release.

They took notice of the government-fixed prices and agreed to adhere to it. As part of this initiative, they decided to sell 10 essential items at prices set by the Directorate of Agricultural Marketing (DAM), ensuring they are cheaper than market prices.

The items included local lentil, chickpeas, najirshail rice, cucumber, green chili, eggplant, local onion, powder milk, soybean oil and loose sugar.

The association also decided to monitor that the directive regarding the fixed prices is being followed.

The BSOA strives to ensure that quality products are delivered to the people at affordable prices in a well-equipped environment under one roof, the release added.