, Aug. 29 -- Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid on Saturday said the country has sufficient fertiliser supplies and warned that strict action would be taken against anyone found creating an artificial shortage or charging farmers excessive prices.

He made the remarks at a meeting with government officials at the deputy comissioner's office in Faridpur.

Faridpur Deputy Commissioner Mazharul Islam presided over the meeting.

The minister said the country imports 1.5 million tonnes more fertiliser than its total demand, leaving no scope for a shortage.

He said some fertiliser retailers are spreading rumours that fertiliser is unavailable in the market while supplying it when offered extra money.

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