Govt expands subsidised sale of Ramadan essentials

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, along with the Department of Livestock Services and relevant stakeholders, has taken the initiative to ensure a steady supply and stable pricing of essential animal protein products during the holy month of Ramadan.

From the 1st to the 28th of Ramadan, an extensive mobile sales programme is in operation, offering dressed broiler chicken, eggs, pasteurised milk and beef in Dhaka.

Nationwide, the initiative includes the sale of broiler chicken, eggs, pasteurised milk, beef and mutton at affordable prices.

As of 19 March 2025, the mobile sales programme has benefited a total of 609,430 buyers across the country, including 396,586 men and 212,844 women.

The sales totalled Tk 1.98 billion, covering milk, eggs, dressed broiler chicken, beef, and mutton. As a result, the supply and pricing of these essential food items have remained stable across Bangladesh.

Priority has been given to areas where public participation was notably high during the July revolution. Accordingly, 25 mobile sales centres were established in Dhaka from the beginning of Ramadan.

From 23 March 2025, under the budgetary allocation of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, an additional 23 centres will be introduced in Dhaka, three in Narayanganj, and 14 across seven divisional offices.

These centres will enhance the distribution of dressed broiler chicken, eggs, pasteurised milk and beef.

Under this initiative, the following prices will be applicable nationwide:

Eggs (per dozen): Tk 100 (previously Tk 108)
Dressed broiler chicken (per kg): Tk 250
Pasteurised milk (per litre): Tk 80
Beef (per kg): Tk 650

Locations of the 25 Ongoing Mobile Sales Centres in Dhaka:

Near the Secretariat
Khamarbari (Farmgate)
60 Feet Road (Mirpur)
Azimpur Maternity Hospital (Azimpur)
Naya Bazar (Old Dhaka)
Banasree
Hazaribagh (Section)
Arambagh (Motijheel)
Mohammadpur (Babar Road)
Kalshi (Mirpur)
Jatrabari (Maniknagar)
Shahjadpur (Badda)
Korail Slum
Banani
Kamrangirchar
Khilgaon (South of Railway Crossing)
Nakhla Para (Lukas Mor)
Segun Bagicha (Kacha Bazar)
Bosila (Mohammadpur)
Uttara (House Building)
Rampura (Market)
Mirpur 10
Kalyanpur (Jhilpar)
Tejgaon
Old Dhaka (Bangabazar) and Kakrail

Additional 26 Mobile Sales Locations in Dhaka and Narayanganj:

Dhaka Metropolitan:

Asad Gate (Town Hall)
Lalmatia Women's College
Shankar Plaza
Jigatola (Kaiser Sweetmeat)
Azimpur (Gate 3)
New Paltan
Elephant Road (in front of Eastern Mallika)
Jurain Kacha Bazar
Atibazar
Gabtoli Mazar Road
Mirpur 6 Bazar
Shewrapara
Kachukhet Bazar
Uttara Azampur Kacha Bazar
Merul Badda
Moghbazar Mor
Green Road
Behind Bashundhara Evercare Hospital
Basabo Buddhist Temple
Middle Badda Link Road
Joar Sahara
Uttara Khalpar
Rampura Hajipara
Lalbagh Orphanage

Narayanganj:

DC Office Chan Mari
Chashara Chattar
Tarakar Math (Kutubpur)
This initiative is expected to provide essential food items at reasonable prices, ensuring affordability and availability for consumers during Ramadan.