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CUMILLA, March 3, 2025 (BSS) - The district administration, army, consumer 
rights and BSTI, along with various departments concerned, have conducted a 
surveillance operation in retail markets including Rajganj in the city to control the 
prices of daily necessities during the holy month of Ramadan.

The joint team, led by Deputy Commissioner Amirul Kaysar, conducted the drive 
from 11 am to 2 pm today.

During the drive, vouchers for the purchase and sale of various products 
including fish, meat, chicken, soybean oil and lemon, among various daily 
necessities, were monitored.

The deputy commissioner warned traders not to cheat consumers to earn more 
profits. 

At the same time, BSTI tested domestic and foreign fruits and vegetables in retail 
markets through a mobile lab to check whether there is formalin, which is 
harmful to the human body. 

This test program is being conducted by BSTI to ensure safe food during the 
whole month of Ramadan. 

Deputy Commissioner Amirul Kaysar said that two teams from the district 
administration are working every day to control the prices of market goods in the 
city.

In addition, work is being done to control the market price with the initiative of 
each upazila administration. 

Deputy Director of BSTI, Cumilla, KM Hanif, Consumer Rights Cumilla 
Assistant Director Md. Kausar Mia, along with officials from various departments 
and business leaders were present.