Price hike of essentials

Prices of essential commodities have been on the rise, with further impact due to the new budget and the Eid holidays. Even coarse rice is now too costly for the poor.  The government's reduction on import duties to facilitate private sector imports was a good move, but they must remember the plight of farmers who produce rice but do not get a fair price for their production. Prices of other goods like meat and broiler chicken have also gone up by Tk 50 to 100. The government should boost the supply of essentials so that prices remain affordable for the common people.  

Mohammad Zonaed Emran
Mutual Trust Bank Limited