Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry is going to take up an action plan to contain the prices of essentials during the month of Ramadan, the chamber president, Murshed Murad Ibrahim, said on Tuesday.
Speaking at a view exchange meeting with cross section of people, he sought co-operation from all in keeping prices of essentials within the reach of the people.
Murad Ibrahim also announced that CCCI would launch open market shops during the month of Ramadan so that people can buy daily necessities at reasonable price.
Speaking on the occasion, Mahbubul Alam, senior vice president of CCCI, called upon the large business houses to sell in open market and make minimum profit.
Syed Sagir Ahmed, general secretary, Khatunganj Trade and Industry Association, said that it would be of little use by putting the blame on the business community.
'Rather, the authorities should take measures to bring down the interest rate to single digit to help businessmen to bring down the prices,' he added.
The view exchange meeting was attended by representatives from different trade bodies, professionals, business leaders, ward councillors, teachers and transport associations.
Source : New Age
