Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Mazumder
Govt procuring Boro paddy at Tk 26 per kg
The government has started procurement of paddy directly from farmers at Tk 26 per kg.
Govt to procure 19.5 lakh mts Boro paddy, rice
The government will procure some 11.5 lakh metric tonnes of rice (boiled and non-boiled) and eight lakh metric tonnes of paddy during the current Boro season.
No need for panic buying due to coronavirus: Food Minister
Suggesting consumers not to be panicked, Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Mazumder on Wednesday said there will be no food crisis for coronavirus as the government reserve is sufficient.