The government will provide protein-rich food at subsidised prices to around 10 lakh low-income families across the country during the holy month of Ramadan, said State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku on Thursday.
He said the initiative, taken in line with the government’s commitment to public welfare under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, will ensure the supply of milk, eggs, meat and fish for low-income people at affordable prices.
He made the remarks is morning while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of a programme to sell milk, eggs and meat at affordable prices at the conference room of the Livestock Research Institute at Mohakhali.
He said all concerned must work with honesty and dedication to fulfil the commitments made by the Prime Minister to the nation.
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Collective efforts are essential to move the country towards development and prosperity, he said .
The state minister noted that during Ramadan some unscrupulous traders hike prices of essential commodities, increasing hardships for low-income people.
He said such government initiatives would help ease their suffering and there are plans to expand the programme further in the future.
The programme was chaired by Director General of the Department of Livestock Services Dr Md Abu Sufian.