PM for importing rice from alternative sources

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given directives to the authorities concerned to take preparations for importing rice from alternative sources to avert food crisis.

The prime minister gave the directives so that if any supplier fails, the government can import rice from other countries, Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam said at a briefing after the cabinet meeting.

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