Top business groups have assured that prices of essential food items will remain at a tolerable level during the upcoming Ramadan.
The assurance came on Monday during a meeting with Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur on Monday.
The discussions focused on dollar supply, opening of letters of credit (LCs), and ensuring smooth commodity distribution.
The governor told businesses that Bangladesh Bank would extend necessary support to keep the supply chain uninterrupted and ensure stable prices.
He stressed that while imports may increase to meet Ramadan demand, inflation must remain under control.
After the meeting, Meghna Group chairman Mostafa Kamal told reporters that the discussion covered stock levels of key consumer goods, import requirements, and potential supply challenges.
He said that the governor emphasised taking measures based on market analysis to prevent inflationary pressure despite higher imports.
Nabil Group Managing Director Aminul Islam said that the discussions also covered LC-related complexities and commodity supply prospects.
The governor assured us of all possible cooperation to maintain market stability. We also assured him that food prices will remain at a tolerable level during Ramadan, he said.
Sabbir Hasan Nasir, managing director of retail chain Shwapno, noted that after a long time, the foreign exchange market has stabilised and there was no shortage of dollars.
He said Bangladesh Bank now aims to preserve reserves while bringing inflation below 5 per cent and ensuring adequate supply of essentials.