Dhaka, March 15 -- Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has called on traders to show restraint and not chase excessive profits during the upcoming month of Ramadan. He also advised consumers to be prudent by only spending on the goods that they need.

"I would request everyone not to do anything that causes public suffering. We have humanitarian responsibilities and we need sensible businessmen," he said at an event organised by the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection to mark World Consumer Rights Day on Wednesday.

"Globally, customers are offered special discounts during festivals, but our country is an exception. Ramadan is approaching and I would request traders to exercise restraint. Please charge ethical prices. We can't mo...