PM asks RAB to intensify drive against food hoarding, fake currency

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to further strengthen their drives against food hoarding and the circulation of counterfeit currencies ahead of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, along with taking tougher legal action against militancy, terrorism, drug abuse, and teenagers' gang culture.

“Holy Ramadan is coming. During this month, it is very unfortunate that some dishonest businessmen become greedier instead of restraining the greed,” she said while addressing the 20th founding anniversary of RAB at the elite force's headquarters in the capital's Kurmitola, according to UNB and BSS.

She mentioned that these business people start hoarding essential items for this Ramadan, hike the prices, and play various types of tricks.

 “Proper steps must be taken against these dishonest businessmen and smugglers,” she asked the RAB officials.

Hasina also directed the RAB personnel to intensify their drive against the counterfeit notes ahead of Eid-ul-fitr.

“The drives against these elements are going on and I am asking you to continue the drive,” she said.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and Director General (DG) of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) M Khurshid Hossain also spoke at the programme.

A documentary on recent activities of RAB was screened at the programme.