The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The Government stared open market sale (OMS) of rice across the country at Taka 25 per kilogram (kg) yesterday with a view to controlling the market.

The OMS programme will continue until the harvesting of Boro crop. A person of low-income group will be able to buy highest five kgs of rice under the programme.

Rice was sold yesterday on trucks, outside the selected spots, in the Dhaka city areas that are densely populated with labourers, particularly garment workers.

Food Ministry sources said OMS programme has been strengthened so that the poor people can purchase rice at a low price as per their requirements.

A total of 1.20 lakh tonnes of rice will be sold under the programme. The number of dealers has been increased to 6,330 from 2,530 to make the programme a success.