Bangladesh, Jan. 22 -- Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Tuesday assured the salt producers of providing all government supports to protect their interest.

The ministry remains alert so that no one can import edible salts in the name of industrial salt, he told a press briefing on the ministry's achievement and activities related to Bangabandhu's birth centenary programmes at his ministry in the city.

Bangladesh is going to celebrate the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from March 17, 2020 to March 17, 2021.

Besides, Mr. Humayun said that salt should be procured directly through Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC).

The ministry is working in collaboration with other ...