Food adviser Ali Imam Majumder has assured that the interim government will leave behind sufficient food reserves before handing over responsibilities. Currently, Bangladesh holds 1.6 million tons of rice and about 100,000 tons of wheat in stock. Additional wheat shipments from the US and Russia are en route, with another deal in progress with the US. Majumder said rice prices remain stable, with 5.5 million families now receiving 30 kilograms of rice per month under the Food-Friendly Program — up from 5 million families previously. He noted that this has reduced market pressure and stabilized prices. The government will also launch an extensive Aman rice procurement drive in November, ensuring purchases directly from farmers.