Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Agriculture Minister and Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Dr Md Abdur Razzaque has said the prices of agricultural materials, including fertilisers and seeds, will not be increased in the country.

"There will be no increase in the prices of agricultural materials, including fertilisers and seeds, in the country to continue agricultural production and ensure sustainable food security," he said.

The minister said these as the chief guest while addressing the inaugural ceremony of an international conference on food and nutrition security to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries at the BRAC CDM auditorium in Savar upazila of Dhaka, repor...