Staff Reporter
Low and middle-income group of people have been taken off their feet by the sudden jump in prices of essentials including edible oil and wheat in the local markets.
The joint forces yesterday started selling rice through dealers at Tk 22 per kg in areas surrounding Dhaka to stem the spiralling price of the staple. The sale began in 29 unions in Keraniganj, Dohar and Nawabganj with three selling centres in each union. Excessive price of essentials and a fear of further price-hike also gave rise to panic buying among some middle and higher income groups. [Read more]