The government has expanded its Food-Friendly Program from 5 million to 5.5 million beneficiaries, extending its duration from five to six months. Starting August 17, each family will be able to purchase 30 kg of rice per month at Tk 15 per kg, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder announced. He urged transparency and integrity in implementation, calling for a thorough verification of OMS dealers, proper beneficiary selection, updated distribution lists, and timely delivery. The adviser also stressed building emergency food reserves, ensuring fair prices for farmers, stabilizing market prices, and securing food warehouses.