Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said the government is taking a series of measures to ensure fair and cost-based pricing for salt farmers, with the broader goal of achieving self-sufficiency in Bangladesh’s salt production sector and protecting local producers from market instability.
He made the remarks while speaking to reporters following a high-level meeting held at the Secretariat, which was chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
According to the home minister, the Ministry of Agriculture is currently assessing the actual production costs of salt to determine a fair pricing structure that ensures adequate returns for farmers. The review is intended to address long-standing concerns about pricing disparities in the salt market.
He also said that the government is examining both industrial and edible salt demand to evaluate whether imports are necessary in the current context. Any decision regarding imports will be based on detailed data analysis and policy directives from the Prime Minister, he added.
Salahuddin further noted that the government is working to strengthen the overall stability of the salt sector through coordinated planning and supply management.
On another issue, the home minister referred to border security concerns and reports circulating about the post-election situation in India’s West Bengal. He said the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been placed on maximum alert, maintaining continuous surveillance to prevent illegal infiltration and ensure stability along the border areas.
He also addressed social media claims regarding minority persecution in West Bengal, stating that many of the circulating videos and reports are either outdated or fabricated. According to him, neither the Home Ministry nor the Foreign Ministry has verified any evidence supporting such allegations or any direct impact on Bangladesh.
The minister urged the public to remain cautious about misinformation and avoid being influenced by unverified content spread on social media platforms.
