The number of OMS (Open Market Sale) points has been increased to ensure that no one in the country goes hungry, says the Food Minister.

BanglaPress Desk: Food Minister Afroza Khan Rita stated that the number of Open Market Sale (OMS) points has been increased with the objective of providing food items at affordable prices to the needy and low-income population, ensuring that no one in Bangladesh goes hungry.
She made these remarks on Sunday (November 1) around 3:00 PM, while inaugurating a 'truck sale' initiative under the OMS program at the Shaheed Minar premises in Manikganj Municipality.

The Food Minister noted that the Prime Minister has taken various measures to ensure food reaches those in need. Five new OMS points have been added in Manikganj to allow the needy and lower-middle-class residents to access larger quantities of rice and flour. The expansion of these OMS points is aimed at delivering food to the general public and ensuring that no one in Bangladesh suffers from hunger.
When asked about the Ministry of Food’s preparations and plans for the upcoming month of Ramadan, the Minister replied that they are currently in the process of formulating plans, which will be shared at a later time.

Present at the event were Deputy Commissioner Nazmun Ara Sultana, Superintendent of Police Mohammad Sarwar Alam, Acting District Food Controller Khandaker Nazmus Sakib, District Krishak Dal President Golam Kibria Sayeed, and various local political leaders and activists.