Directorate National Consumers' Rights Protection (DNCRP) on Monday (December 11) said that the government agency will take action if illegal stocks of onions are found anywhere in the country.

AHM Shafiquzzaman, director general of the DNCRP has warned after taking part in a programme at Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) Bhaban in the capital.

He said, “We are gathering information about illegal onion hoarders through intelligence agencies. We will take action if illegal stock of onion is found anywhere in the country.”

Some reasons for the rise in onion prices have been identified, but some factors remain unknown, he said.

AHM Shafiquzzaman said, “It is being noticed that a group is actively working to increase onion prices by reducing the supply in the market.”

The officials of the DNCRP are actively conducting drives to maintain stability in onion prices in the country, he added.

BDST: 1602 HRS, DEC 11, 2023
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