Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- A move is underway to import refined soybean oil in the bulk form to be sold in bottles at subsidised prices under the TCB's sale drives.

The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) in a recent letter sought consent from the Ministry of Commerce to this effect.

The corporation has initiated such a move in fear of its possible shortfall of bottled soybean oil in the domestic market, said a high official.

"We're now working on the issue. No decision has been taken yet in this connection" a senior commerce ministry official said.

The TCB is currently conducting its sales drive of some items like soyabean oil, lentil, and sugar.

Moreover, it sells chickpeas and dates at reasonable rates during the holy month of...