From October 1, the government will sell basic necessities at fair prices in industrial areas

The government plans to gradually expand this fair pricing initiative to around 40 lakh workers across the country

UNB

September 29, 2024, 18:45

Last modified: September 29, 2024, 18:51

Labor and Employment Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan speaks at an event organized by the Labor Welfare Foundation at the ministry on Sunday (September 29). Photo: UNB

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Labor and Employment Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan speaks at an event organized by the Labor Welfare Foundation at the ministry on Sunday (September 29). Photo: UNB

The caretaker government will start selling essential commodities at fair prices in industrial areas through the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) from October 1, Labor and Employment Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan said today (September 29).

Speaking at an event organized by the Ministry’s Labor Assistance Foundation, he said the initiative aims to provide assistance to workers struggling with high inflation.

The decision follows talks between the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Ministry of Labor.

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BGMEA urged the government to sell essential commodities at affordable prices to ease the ongoing labor unrest in areas such as Ashulia, Tongi, Bypile and other parts of Gazipur. Workers in these areas are protesting, demanding wage and benefit increases to deal with the rising cost of living.

Ministry of Labor Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman told UNB that the government plans to gradually expand this fair pricing initiative to around 40 lakh workers across the country.