June 09, 2026
Packaging will be limited to nine standard sizes ranging from 200ml to 20 litres
Traders ignore government warning against raising the price without approval
He stresses price changes must follow legal procedures
As per the new rates, each litre of bottled soybean oil will sell for Tk 195, up from Tk 189
The commerce secretary says the traders’ proposed price hike exceeds international levels
New duty follows removal of export control in national budget
Each person eligible to buy specific amounts of oil, sugar, and lentils
The market has struggled with a supply shortage of cooking oil since December
