The businesses also urged the government to provide importers with subsidy to improve the supply situation in the market.

The Chittagong-based business leaders were speaking at the 3rd monthly meeting of the District Taskforce Committee here to discuss ways to keep prices of essential commodities at reasonable level.

Presided over by Deputy Commissioner Ashraf Shamim, the meeting was attended by representatives of different government offices including agriculture, food and fisheries, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) and members of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCCI).

CCCI Vice President Md Mahbubul Alam urged the government to draw plans and take measures immediately to bridle the prices of essentials during the upcoming Ramadan.

The deputy commissioner urged the business leaders to extend their help to keep the prices of essential commodities like rice, lentil and wheat under control.