Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has reassured the public that essential commodity prices will not increase during the upcoming month of Ramadan.

Speaking at a policy conclave titled "Reasonable Pricing of Food Items: Exploring Market Supervision Strategies" at a local hotel in Dhaka on Sunday, he reassured that the country's import systems and stockpiles are sufficient to meet demand during the holy month.

"InshaAllah, there will be no shortages of items such as oil, sugar, chickpeas, and dates in the market," he added.

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