Summary:
- The Bangladesh government has taken an initiative to sell eggs, meat, milk and beef through mobile trucks during Ramadan, which will operate in 25 locations in Dhaka.
- Broiler meat will be available at subsidized prices of Tk 250 per kg, pasteurized milk at Tk 80 per liter, dozen eggs at Tk 114 and beef at Tk 650 per kg.
- 60,000 eggs, 6,000 liters of milk and 2,000-2,500 kg of meat will be supplied daily, the project will be implemented in coordination with local farmers and industrial groups.
- The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has announced plans to expand this initiative at the divisional, district and upazila levels.
The Bangladeshi government will deploy mobile trucks across Dhaka during Ramadan to sell eggs, meat, milk, and beef at subsidized rates, aiming to curb price hikes during the holy month. The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock announced the initiative today, set to begin on the first day of Ramadan, expected to start in early March 2025.
Essential items will be priced at Tk 250 per kg for dressed broiler meat, Tk 80 per litre for pasteurised milk, Tk 114 per dozen for eggs, and Tk 650 per kg for beef—all below current market rates. Daily supplies will include 60,000 eggs, 6,000 litres of milk, and 2,000–2,500 kg of meat through 25 designated truck locations in the capital.
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter stated at a press briefing that the program involves collaboration with poultry and dairy producers, including the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council and the Bangladesh Dairy and Fattening Farmers Association. Marginal farmers and dairy processors will also contribute to the supply chain.
The ministry plans to expand the project nationwide, coordinating with local farmers to replicate the model in divisional, district, and upazila hubs. Akhter emphasized inter-ministerial efforts to stabilize prices of essential goods throughout Ramadan, when demand typically surges.
This marks the latest in a series of government measures to ensure food affordability during religious festivals, following similar interventions in previous years. Authorities have not yet specified exact truck locations or operating hours but confirmed details will be released ahead of Ramadan.
