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Trade Minister Tipu Munshi has said that Bangladesh will be self-sufficient in onion production in the next three years.
He said that onion production is increasing in the country. The government has undertaken extensive activities to achieve self-sufficiency in onion production. The country is expected to be self-sufficient in onion production in the next three years. The government is aware of the onions.
He was answering a question from reporters in the conference room of the Ministry of Commerce in the Secretariat on Sunday (January 3).
At that time, the Secretary of Commerce. Maryland. Zafar Uddin was present.
The trade minister said a swift decision would be made on new imports. The country’s onion will hit the market in full force next March. No dishonest trader will be allowed to seize the opportunity, strict measures are being taken against them. Dependence on importing onions will no longer exist. There is currently a shortage of 8-9 lakh metric tons of onions in the country.
Tipu Munshi said that India exports onions to Bangladesh according to its convenience and stops. Since the onion is not dependent on imports, the government has taken various measures to meet the needs of the country’s people. Increase onion production rapidly by using high quality seeds and encourage growers and arrange for storage of 4-5 metric tons of onions in cold storage. Also, make and market onion powder throughout the season.
Responding to a question from journalists, the Commerce Minister said that the price of potatoes has fallen in the market. TCB, under the Ministry of Commerce, has sold potatoes at affordable prices due to the increase in potato prices on the market. The price of potatoes is normal now. Edible oil prices have risen on the international market. It is a product dependent on imports. That is why its temporary impact has fallen on Bangladesh. However, the government is aware that no one can dishonestly increase the price of goods. At the moment, our rice stocks are a bit low. That is why the government has decided to import rice. The importation of rice has already started. The government will import rice to ensure the required stock. If necessary, the opportunity to import rice privately will also be provided.
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