Dhaka, June 17 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has described the price and supply situation in the rice market as satisfactory after inspecting wholesale and retail markets in the capital.

According to him, the government holds satisfactory stocks of rice and wheat.

Speaking at the commerce ministry on Wednesday after inspecting the Badamtali wholesale rice market and the Nayabazar retail market, the minister said: "We are monitoring the market closely. At present, both the price and supply of rice remain in a satisfactory state.

"The government, however, has the capacity to intervene in the market if needed."

State Minister for Food Md Abdul Bari accompanied him on both the market visit and at the press conference.

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