Asif Nazrul apologises for commodity price hike
The law adviser blamed a syndicate for it
Seeking an apology to the people who are suffering due to the price hike of essential commodities, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said the government is working hard and making joint efforts to improve the situation.
"I am seeking an apology to you. I feel so bad. This is intolerable to us. We are working very hard. We are working together," he said when Daily Manabzamin Chief Editor Matiur Rahman Chowdhury wanted to know about the issue during a programme titled "Ajker Patrika" hosted by Channel I late 17 October night.
"The impact of the floods is reducing and the winter is approaching. We expect the situation will improve to a great extent. In some areas, the situation has already started improving," he added.
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The law adviser also said it was a syndicate involved in importing commodities during the previous government.
He acknowledged that the syndicate is very powerful, noting that it is not that easy.
The government is doing in every possible way to deal with the issues of essential commodities and highlighted the steps taken so far in cooling down the market, Asif said.
"This issue causes mental distress to everyone involved in the government."
