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    Govt suspends special Tk 10 rice sale due to risks of contagion

    The government has suspended a special open market sale (OMS) of rice at Tk 10 per kg during the coronavirus shutdown amid concerns over the risks of contagion due to the huge crowds it draws.

    Senior Correspondentbdnews24.com
    Published : 13 April 2020, 11:02 AM
    Updated : 13 April 2020, 11:02 AM

    Food Secretary Musammat Nazmanara Khanum confirmed the development on Monday.

    "Buying the Tk 10 rice doesn't require any special cards so it attracted large crowds. This increases the risk of contagion so the programme has been suspended for the time being."

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