While addressing the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed 40 fire stations in different parts of the country Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government is trying hard to control the prices of essential commodities despite the rising inflation throughout the world. The premier also directed the authorities concerned to take stern actions against the hoarders of essential items or those who play foul with commodity prices.
While commodity prices in other Muslim countries across the world are decreased during Ramadan, in Bangladesh it is completely the opposite. In this holy month for Muslims, a section of unscrupulous businessmen hike the prices of essentials with a view to taking illegal advantage of the month. As a result, middle income and lower-middle income people pass the month with untellable hardship.
We too want to be hopeful about the
positive changes in the market
There is no denying that the government is trying its best to curb price hike of essential commodities. However, the government has to intensify its market vigilance and the monitoring process should be equipped with adequate manpower and resources. The issue of price hike of essential commodities without any valid reason should be reflected in our endeavours towards protecting the right of the consumers. We hope that the government will take effective and strategic steps to stabilise the kitchen market immediately.
Price of essential commodities witness potential rise due to extortion during their transportation into the capital. Therefore, the government should take necessary steps to stop extortion in transportation of goods in order to stabilise the market price during Ramadan with the help of businessmen, law enforcement agencies and other government departments concerned. We too want to be hopeful about the positive changes in the market, We hope those who want to exploit poor people will be held to account and the government will take harsher stand against the unscrupulous traders. The world may face another financial crisis due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war after several waves of the Covid-19. Hence, all citizens of the country should ensure maximum utilisation of their land to evade any possible food crisis and help the country remain self-sufficient in food production.
