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JHENAIDAH, March 10, 2026 (BSS) - The government initiative has begun in the district to provide milk, eggs, and meat at affordable prices for poor and needy residents during the holy month of Ramadan. 

The program will continue until the 26th of Ramadan.

The initiative, organized by the District Livestock Department, aims to help low-income families meet their demand for protein-rich food during Ramadan.

Deputy Commissioner Md. Abdullah Al Masud inaugurated the program at 11.00 am today at the premises of the District Animal Hospital in Arappur of the district town.

Among others present at the inauguration were Civil Surgeon Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman, Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital Superintendent Dr. Mostafizur Rahman, District Livestock Officer Dr. ASM Atikuzzaman, Assistant Public Prosecutor Alauddin Azad, and Sadar Upazila Livestock Officer Dr. Rezaul Karim.

According to the organizers, the sales activities will take place daily from 10:00 am until the 26th of Ramadan. Each day, approximately 150 to 200 people will be able to purchase the items at reduced prices.

At the sales center, eggs are being sold at Taka 8 per piece, milk at Taka 80 per liter, broiler chicken at Taka 245 per kilogram, and beef at Taka 650 per kilogram.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Md. Abdullah Al Masud said the initiative would help ensure that poor families can meet their nutritional needs during Ramadan. 

He also said that the government has taken various steps to improve the living standards of the people.