Govt to import potato to stabilize market

Staff Reporter:

Considering the current market situation, the government has decided to import potatoes to increase the supply and to keep the prices stable.
The Ministry of Commerce issued a notification in this regard yesterday.
Interested importers are requested to apply to the Ministry of Commerce for permission, reads the no-tice.
The price of potatoes has soared in recent times.
On September 14, the ministry set the maximum retail prices of potatoes at Tk 35-36 per kg.
However, the government-fixed prices for potatoes have not been effective even after one and a half months.