Dhaka, March 4 -- Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Sakhawat Hossain assured on Tuesday that a sufficient quantity of daily essentials has been imported, removing any concerns of potential shortages.
Speaking after a cheque handover ceremony at the secretariat, the adviser said there were no disruptions in the supply of essential goods despite some ongoing issues with edible oil.
In response to a question from the press, the adviser said adequate measures had been taken to maintain the steady flow of imports, preventing any supply gaps in the market.
He added that importers who fail to collect goods from the port within the specified timeframe would be subjected to a threefold fine as part of efforts to maintain the smooth operation of th...