Dhaka, Feb 17 (V7N) – The government will sell beef, chicken, eggs, and milk at subsidized prices across 25 locations in Dhaka during Ramadan, Fisheries and Animal Resources Advisor Farida Akhtar announced at a press conference on Sunday (February 17). The program will be inaugurated on February 28.

The initiative aims to ensure affordable protein sources for citizens during the holy month. Priority locations will be areas with strong public participation during the July Revolution.

The following food items will be available at mobile sales centers:

  • Chicken meat: Tk 250 per kg
  • Milk: Tk 80 per liter
  • Eggs: Tk 114 per dozen
  • Beef: Tk 650 per kg

The program will also be expanded outside the capital, ensuring availability across the country.

The press conference also announced a 58-day ban on marine fishing, effective April 15 to June 11, to protect fish populations. Discussions are also ongoing to ban fishing in haor areas from May 15 to June 14.

Additionally, the government plans to export 11,000 tons of hilsa between August and October for expatriates in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

This initiative aligns with the government's efforts to stabilize prices and ensure food security during Ramadan.

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