Dhaka, May 7 -- State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu on Tuesday said Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is expected to begin sale of goods at subsidised rate from permanent shops from July this year.

The state minister said this while speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural progamme of selling 3 essential products among 1 crore family card holders across the country in Norda-Baridhara area in the capital.

He said that the government is working to ensure the supply of essential commodities at an affordable price. "No one can manipulate the market if the supply of essential commodities remains sufficient."

Titu requested local public representatives to conduct TCB activities through permanent shops so that people can...