Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir stated that the government will not tolerate any artificial crisis or manipulation in the market. He made the remarks on Tuesday after a meeting of the task force committee on commodity prices and market conditions at the Ministry of Commerce conference room. The minister emphasized that no group or individual can hold the market hostage in a country of 180 million people.
He explained that global conditions, particularly conflicts in the Middle East, have created pressure on energy and supply chains, but the government is closely monitoring the situation and import levels remain stable. Responding to questions about soybean oil supply, he said that while bottled oil supply has slightly decreased, loose oil remains sufficient. The government is aware of any overpricing beyond fixed rates and will take necessary action.
Muktadir urged traders not to influence the market through speculation and to set prices based on the real impact of fuel costs. He called on all stakeholders to trust the government as it works toward a permanent pricing system to ensure long-term market stability.
অর্থনৈতিক রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ২১ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১৮: ২৮ বাণিজ্যমন্ত্রী খন্দকার আব্দুল মুক্তাদির বলেছেন, সরকার বাজারে কোনো ধরনের কৃত্রিম সংকট বা কারসাজি বরদাশত করবে না। তিনি বলেন, এটি ১৮ কোটি মানুষের দেশ। কোনো গোষ্ঠী বা ব্যক্তি বাজারকে জিম্মি করতে পারবে ন
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