Dhaka, March 3 -- The holy month of Ramadan has begun across the country. Today is the second day of fasting.
According to the Bangladesh Tariff and Trade Commission (BTTC) report, the import of daily necessities has increased ahead of the Ramadan.
During the period from July 1 to January 5 of the current financial year (2024-25), the rate of opening of credit for raw sugar, rice, lentils, chickpeas and dates has increased compared to the same period of the previous year.
Market analysts say that even if the import and supply situation is well, the prices of products often increase due to manipulation in the local market.
Then again an artificial shortage of a particular product is created.
However, they believe that the increase in th...