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The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has started selling essential commodities at subsidized prices across the country from Sunday, for the month of September.
Under this programme, 10 million families will be able to buy rice, edible oil, and lentils at subsidised rates, said a press release signed by TCB's joint director, Humayun Kabir, on Saturday.
According to the release, each family will be able to purchase 5 kgs of rice at Tk 30 per kg, 2 litres of edible oil at Tk 100 per litre, and 2 kg of lentils at Tk 60 per kg, as per local media reports.
These products will be available at TCB's designated dealer shops or their permanent outlets in city corporations, districts, and upazilas.