Govt plans digital supply system to stabilise markets: Commerce minister

Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister
Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the government is moving to modernise the
supply system through a coordinated digital model aimed at stabilising markets
and curbing manipulation.
“From import to retail, the entire supply chain will
be brought under an integrated digital framework so that monitoring becomes
easier and any irregularities can be detected quickly,” he said while
inaugurating a government-run ‘Farmers’ Market’ in the Tilagarh area of Sylhet
this morning.
The minister said the government would strengthen the
activities of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) to maintain balance
in essential commodity markets.
“We will also increase imports through TCB to create
an effective counterbalance,” he added.
Highlighting agricultural priorities, including
irrigation and re-excavation of canals, the minister said improved
infrastructure would help boost output and bring greater market stability.
The ‘Farmers’ Market’ has been launched jointly by the
Sylhet district administration and the Department of Agricultural Extension
(DAE) to connect farmers directly with consumers by eliminating intermediaries.
“Often, agricultural products change hands four to
five times before reaching consumers, causing unjustified price hikes. This
initiative will reduce those layers and create a win-win situation for both
farmers and consumers,” the minister said.
Under the initiative, farmers will be able to sell
fresh produce directly at designated locations on fixed days each week under
administrative supervision.
“With proper oversight, there will be no scope for
extortion or unexpected costs,” he added.
The inaugural event was chaired by Sylhet Deputy
Commissioner Md Sarwoer Alam. Sylhet Divisional Commissioner Khan Md Reza-un-Nabi
and DAE Sylhet Deputy Director Md Shamsuzzaman were also present.
















