Bangladesh, April 13 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday said the government has no immediate intention of increasing edible oil prices in the country.
"Amid global tensions and uncertainties, people are already feeling anxious.
Our primary focus is to keep the prices of essential commodities stable during this period, and we will act accordingly," he told reporters at the Secretariat following a review meeting on the country's edible oil supply.
He noted that edible oil is a highly sensitive item, and any price hike tends to trigger public dissatisfaction.
"That's why we regularly monitor its supply, import situation, and market conditions," he added.
Representatives from major edible oil supplying companies attend...