State Minister for Commerce, Ahsanul Islam Titu, has announced that Bangladesh is set to receive a shipment of 50,000 tons of onions imported from India in the near future. Speaking as the chief guest at an event commemorating World Consumer Rights Day at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka on Friday, Titu shared that the first truckload of onions is expected to arrive from India next week. The theme of the day was "Smart Bangladesh: Utilizing Creative Intelligence for Consumer Rights."

He further elaborated that the remaining quantity of onions will gradually enter the country's market, providing relief to consumers.

Titu urged both business stakeholders and civil society representatives to collaborate in efforts to stabilize product prices. He highlighted ongoing initiatives to reinforce the supply chain and control prices, especially during Ramadan, noting recent successes in reducing the price of oil and ensuring the availability of pulses, chickpeas, and sugar in the market.

Additionally, Titu emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing the Directorate of Agricultural Marketing, which will play a pivotal role in determining retail and wholesale prices of various products.

The state minister highlighted the significant impact of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) in providing subsidized essential items to 10 million low-income families nationwide, benefiting approximately 40 million individuals across the country.

Titu commended several traders and companies for offering products at mill-gate prices, which has provided considerable relief to consumers.

During the event, the state minister inaugurated the Supply Chain Monitoring System (SCMS) software, indicating the government's commitment to implementing technological solutions to enhance monitoring and management within the supply chain.