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RAJSHAHI, Feb 25, 2025 (BSS) - Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has started selling essentials in open markets in the city and all eight districts under Rajshahi division today.
The state-owned trading organization started the selling at ten important points in Rajshahi city using ten trucks for keeping the prices stable ahead of the upcoming holy Ramadan.
81 dealers in Rajshahi city and 371 others in Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Natore and Pabna districts have started the selling among people.
Many people were seen purchasing goods from the trucks standing in line.
The dealers are selling sugar at Tk 70 per kg, edible oil at Tk 100 per liter, lentil at Tk 60 per kg and half a kg dates at Tk 145.
In the city, 2,000 families can purchase their essentials every day. Each of the card holders can purchase 1 kg sugar, 2 kg lentils, 2 liters edible oil, 2 kg chickpea and a half kg dates per day.
Talking to BSS, Monwar Hossain, who came to buy TCB goods at Railway Gate area, mentioned the government initiative as good.
Rahima Begum of Rani Bazar area said with satisfaction that the initiatives will benefit many distressed and underprivileged families.
Talking to BSS, TCB Regional Officer Atikur Rahman said, "We have started selling different types goods including lentils, edible oil and sugar at fixed prices through the appointed dealers."
The City Corporation and respective district administration will continue regular monitoring to prevent irregularities and mismanagement in selling products. Upazila administration will closely monitor the initiatives at upazila level.
