, March 17 -- Rice mills of Kushita's Khajanagar, the second largest rice-producing hub of the country, have halted due to shortage of paddy stock.

Taking advantage of this situation, the price of miniket rice continues to rise in the retail market.

The rice milled in Khajanagar, is supplied to capital Dhaka and other districts across the country.

During a recent visit to several auto rice mills and markets in Khajanagar, this UNB correspondent found that many mills have stopped producing miniket rice, citing the unavailability of stock.

However, rice sold under these companies' brands is still found in retail markets, though at skyrocketing prices.

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