Bangladesh, Nov. 2 -- The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has sought Tk 12.28 billion in subsidies to cover losses from selling essential commodities below procurement costs, highlighting the financial pressure of sustaining its subsidised sales programme for 10 million families.

Advertisement The subsidy request covers the period from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, during which the corporation sold essential commodities at prices below their purchase costs.

TCB has urged the commerce ministry to take urgent steps to secure the funds.

A commerce ministry official said the ministry had forwarded the proposal to the Finance Division to arrange the allocation for TCB.

Currently, TCB sells essential commodities, incl...