Despite strict government warnings, edible oil prices in Bangladesh have surged again, with producers allegedly increasing prices without official approval. Bottled soybean oil is now selling at Tk 198 per liter, up Tk 9 from the previous rate. The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati Manufacturers Association had twice sought permission from the Commerce Ministry to raise prices but received no response. Ignoring the ministry, producers raised prices and distributed oil with new labels, causing shortages in retail markets. Retailers claim they are being forced to sell at higher prices while facing potential fines. The Commerce Ministry later held an emergency meeting and proposed a Tk 5 increase instead of Tk 9, with a final decision expected Sunday. Consumer rights groups and government officials have warned of legal action against unauthorized price hikes and hoarding, emphasizing the need to stabilize essential commodity prices ahead of Ramadan.
তেলের বাজারে ফের নৈরাজ্য চলছে। সরকারকে বৃদ্ধাঙ্গুলি দেখিয়ে অনুমতি ছাড়াই উৎপাদক কোম্পানিগুলো ডিলার পর্যায়ে বেশি দামে সয়াবিন তেল সরবরাহ করছে। এমনকি বাজার শূন্য করে কৃত্রিম সংকট সৃষ্টি করা হয়েছে। বাণিজ্য উপদেষ্টার হুঁশিয়ারিও কাজে আসেনি। বরং তারা নিজের ব
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