The Bangladesh Food Security Network (KhaNi) has raised alarms over a severe food security crisis caused by skyrocketing rice prices and inflation. Human chains were held across eight districts demanding urgent government measures. KhaNi stated that rice alone caused 40% of May’s food inflation. Citizens are struggling to afford basic nutrition, with 20% facing food insecurity. KhaNi proposed five key solutions, including direct rice procurement from farmers, rationing for the poor, and stronger market regulation to stop hoarding and stabilize prices.
The Bangladesh Food Security Network – KhaNi – has warned that the country's food security is in a critical state due to a sharp increase in rice prices and overall inflation. The organization has urged the government to take immediate action to address the crisis.
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