Five special teams from the Ministry of Food will conduct raids against illegal stockpiling of paddy and rice by illicit traders across Dhaka on Wednesday.
As part of the drive to ensure a steady supply of rice in the domestic market and to expedite the flow of rice and rice products, the raid will include several locations across the country, read a press release issued on Wednesday.
Inside Dhaka, the raid will be conducted at Mohammadpur Town Hall and Krishi Market, Hatirpul market, Mirpur 1, Babubazar wholesale market, and Kawran Bazar. Raids will also be carried out on upazila and district levels.
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The special drive began on Tuesday. The government move came after a decision was taken at a weekly cabinet meeting on May 30.
Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam said in the meeting that stern action will be taken against those who are engaged in the unauthorised business and hoarding of paddy and rice hoarders in the country.
