Narayanganj, May 3 -- Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder on Saturday said that although rice prices have dropped recently, a sudden sharp decline could negatively impact farmers.

Speaking to reporters after inspecting the progress of the construction work of a modern silo and food warehouse in Bandar, Narayanganj, the adviser stressed the need to ensure adequate food stockpiles to maintain food security in the country.

"If we can increase our food stock, the prices of both rice and wheat will decrease. Farmers will be more encouraged to produce crops if they get fair prices," he said.

The adviser also noted that the country has experienced a bumper Boro harvest this season, and farmers are successfully storing their crops without any signi...