"I can guarantee that there won't be any impact even if the strike continues for the next 10 days." A network of truckers and lorry owners also joined the strike on Wednesday morning leaving many businesses to suffer as a result. The minister acknowledged a four-taka rise in retail prices of Miniket rice, but said there is no logical reason for the hike. The food ministry has written to the home ministry to prevent any attempt to raise the price of rice, said Sadhan. "We won't tolerate any attempt to raise the price by anyone."

Source: bd News24 November 20, 2019 09:22 UTC