Actions will be taken against anyone raising the prices, said Chairman Md Tajul Islam Choudhury on Sunday after a committee meeting, which also discussed the current market situation.

He said the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) and other government organisations have confirmed them that enough commodities were stocked to meet the people’s demands during the Ramadan.

“We are surprised that the prices are still going up . Action will be taken very soon against those responsible.”

Media reports say that the prices of salt, sugar, chickpea, onion, garlic and lentil had increased gradually in the past one month.

The commerce ministry is yet to identify those behind the price hike and take action.

Regarding the issue, Choudhury told reporters the meeting discussed the problem and decided that measures to prevent any attempt to raise the prices will be taken.

He said 14 teams will start monitoring the markets in Dhaka from Monday and that would continue throughout the Ramadan, which is set to begin in the first week of June, based on moon sighting.

Similar monitoring teams will also work across the country, he added.

The Kurhigram-2 MP said Sunday’s committee meeting also cleared the 'Tea Bill- 2016' after scrutiny. “It will now be placed for passage in Parliament’s next session.”