RMG workers to get rice Tk 30 per kg from today

Initially, the subsidised rice distribution is taking place across the Dhaka metropolitan area and other parts of Dhaka district, Gazipur, Narayanganj, as well as the Chittagong metropolitan area and other parts of Chittagong district.  

The initiative was undertaken to reduce food expenses and ensure workers have access to affordable rice. Under the programme, rice will be sold from trucks every Friday in two shifts—from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM—subject to stock availability.

To purchase the rice, workers must present their respective garment factory identity cards. Sales will be recorded by obtaining the workers' signatures on the master rolls of their respective establishments.

The programme is being operated under the overall management of the Directorate General of Food under the Ministry of Food. To ensure transparency and proper implementation, separate monitoring teams have been formed by both the Ministry of Food and the Directorate General of Food.