Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed all concerned to take steps to check the price hike of essential commodities, Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain said today.
“The premier made some directives, while she put emphasis on inflation and checking price hike of commodities,” he told a press briefing at the Secretariat here after the maiden cabinet meeting of the new government formed through the 12th general elections.
Mahbub Hossain said the prime minister asked the ministries concerned to undertake effective measures to check the price hike of essential goods and inflation.
“The premier said prices of essential commodities, which are needed most during the holy month of Ramadan, should be kept at tolerable level and the supply of these goods should be remained smooth in markets,” he said.
The cabinet secretary said the maiden cabinet meeting of the new government was held today with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.বিস্তারিত