Govt working to increase forex reserve: Salman

Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman today said the prices of essential commodities will come under control soon.

"There is no reason to increase the prices of some products in the country's market. Due to government intervention, prices of many products have already come down. Finance and commerce ministries are working with other ministries to this end. It is hoped that the prices of essential commodities will come under control soon," he said.

The Prime Minister's adviser said this while speaking with journalists after a meeting at Biniyog Bhaban in the city, according to a press release.

At the moment, Salman said, two things can help reduce the pressure, one is to increase the inflow of remittance and the other is to increase exports, reports BSS.

"The government is taking many initiatives to increase exports. Imports have decreased a lot recently. Still, there is pressure on the dollar. Initiatives have been taken to increase exports and inflow of remittance for increasing foreign exchange reserve," he added.