TCB to sell daily essentials throughout Ramadan: Commerce adviser
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will continue selling daily essentials at subsidised rates throughout Ramadan, Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said today (11 February).
Speaking to reporters after inaugurating TCB's sales operation at the Shibbari intersection in Khulna, he said the initiative follows directives from the chief adviser to support low-income families during Ramadan.
The TCB has already launched its operation in 13 areas, including all divisional headquarters and five designated areas, aiming to provide essentials to 12 lakh families, Bashir said.
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He also highlighted that TCB supplies goods to 63 lakh families, with the highest smart card conversion success rate recorded in the Khulna region.
The remaining smart cards will be activated by 24 February, further increasing the number of beneficiaries, the adviser said.
To expand coverage, truck sales will continue until the last day of Ramadan, ensuring an additional 12 lakh families can access essential goods at lower prices.
The initiative is expected to help stabilize market prices and provide relief to marginalized communities.
An additional 9,000 metric tonnes of goods will be distributed through these trucks, the adviser said.
Fixed prices for essential items
Soybean oil: Up to 2 liters at Tk 100 per liter
Lentils and chickpeas: Up to 2 kg each at Tk 60 per kg
Sugar: Up to 1 kg at Tk 70 per kg
Dates: Up to 500 grams at Tk 156 per kg
