Dhaka, April 26 -- Even though the official paddy procurement drive began on Thursday, April 24, concerns have arisen about how much the target will be fulfilled due to the price fixation.
The government fixed price of paddy reportedly has not allayed farmers' concerns.
We witness this type of crisis almost every year. As a result, the target is not met and the government is unable to intervene in the market.
This clearly shows the upward trend in the rice market over the long period. It is important to procure rice and paddy to the target.
According to media reports, the government has increased the price of paddy by four taka per kg this year compared to last year, but the question remains whether it is justified in light of reality. ...