Sangsad Bhaban, April 5 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday said the government has taken various measures to control the market of essential commodities and ensure their supply at reasonable prices.

Replying to a starred tabled question from ruling party lawmaker Sarwar Jamal Nizam (Chattogram-13) in the House, the minister said the Ministry of Commerce is actively working to maintain stability in the market and ensure uninterrupted supply of essential goods.

He said the government has taken an initiative to update and amend The Control of Essential Commodities Act, 1956 to make it more time-befitting and effective for market control.

The minister said the prices of edible oil are currently fixed by the ministry un...