Bangladesh, Oct. 28 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the government has no immediate plan to raise edible oil prices, expressing hope that the market will remain stable around and during Ramadan.

The government is working to ensure adequate supplies of import-dependent essential commodities, he said while talking to reporters at the Secretariat.

Muktadir said the government has assessed supply conditions for such goods in consultation with importers, taking into account the upcoming Ramadan.

Adequate supplies of edible oil, chickpeas, lentils and sugar are in the import pipeline, which he said will be sufficient to keep the market stable.

Asked about a proposal to increase edible oil prices and the poss...