Agriculture Adviser Lt Gen (retired) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Thursday said fertiliser prices will not be increased as long as he remains in office.
“Already a new policy on fertiliser has already been formulated and it will soon be placed before the national committee for final approval,” the adviser said at a press briefing at the Secretariat over the overall progress of the ministry over the past year.
He said they have a plan to hold a meeting next week and finalise the approval. “We’re introducing significant changes in the policy for the fertiliser dealer,” said the adviser.
Referring to the fertiliser smuggling, the adviser said the law enforcement agencies have been directed to take measures to prevent such illegal activities.
Asked about Petrobangla's move to raise gas prices for fertiliser production, the adviser said if Petrobangla increases gas prices there will be no increase in fertiliser prices under any circumstances.