The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will start selling commodities in Dhaka metropolitan through 60 mobile trucks from tomorrow, alongside its regular operations.
The TCB is currently selling edible oil, sugar, and lentils at subsidized rates to smart family card holders, according to a press release.
From August 10 to September 13, 2025, for 30 days excluding Fridays, these mobile trucks will continue sales operations carrying TCB products.
Besides Dhaka, 25 trucks will continue sales in Chattogram Metropolitan City, followed by 6 trucks in Gazipur Metropolitan City, 3 in Cumilla Metropolitan City, 8 in Dhaka District, 12 in Cumilla District, 4 in Faridpur District, 5 in Patuakhali District, and 5 in Bagerhat District from August 10 to August 31, 2025, for 19 days excluding Fridays.
Each truck will sell commodities at affordable prices to 500 common people per day. Any consumer may purchase products from these trucks.
Products will be sold at the following prices: edible oil (2 liters) at Taka 230, sugar (1 kg) at Taka 80, and lentils (2 kg) at Taka 140.
The selling prices for smart family card holders will remain unchanged.