No food shortage in country as govt ensures subsidy programs | News Flash

DHAKA, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh has sufficient food stocks and no risk of a food crisis, thanks to ongoing government food subsidy programs benefiting millions of lower-income citizens throughout the year. Several crore people are receiving support through initiatives such as Open Market Sales (OMS), the Food Friendly Programme (FFP), and the school feeding program. "We have strengthened public food distribution, enhanced digital food grain management, and ensured timely procurement of food grains at fair prices from growers," Md Masudul Hasan, Secretary of the Ministry of Food, told BSS today. He said the ministry's priorities include the welfare of growers, citizens' nutrition, and national food security. Despite challenges from climate change, global market instability, and recent political transitions,...