Sangsad Bhaban, Feb. 28 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the prices of essential commodities will be reined in at a tolerable level during the month of Ramadan.

"I hope that the price inflation will remain at a tolerable level during the holy month of Ramadan and it will be possible to rein in the prices of daily necessities in the market," she said.

The prime minister was responding to a written question from ruling party MP (Bhola) Ali Azam during PM's question answer session in the House.

She said the measures already taken by the government will provide relief to the poor families, including elderly persons, widows, women left by husbands and low income groups.

Hasina, the leader of the House, said that the presen...