The government today (April 15) hoped that rice prices will curve and become more affordable within the next two weeks.

Commerce Adviser SK Bashir Uddin expressed his hope after a meeting held to review the overall situation regarding the import and supply of edible oil and other issues at the Secretariat.

He said, "The finer varieties of rice - particularly nazirshail and miniket - are primarily produced during the boro season. Boro rice will arrive in the market within two weeks" 

"We expect a good harvest of paddy this year, which will hopefully lead to more affordable rice prices," he added.

Mentioned that agro-products are inherently dynamic, the commerce adviser said, "We are closely monitoring all essential commodities and taking necessary measures where price stabilisation is needed."

BDST: 1907 HRS, April 15, 2025
MSK