<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Considering the current market situation, the government has decided to import potatoes to increase the supply and to keep the prices stable.</b></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Ministry of Commerce issued a notification in this regard today.</div><div><br></div><div>Interested importers are requested to apply to the Ministry of Commerce for permission, reads the notice.</div><div><br></div><div>The price of potatoes has soared in recent times.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>On September 14, the ministry set the maximum retail prices of potatoes at Tk 35-36 per kg.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>However, the government-fixed prices for potatoes have not been effective even after one and a half months. According to UNB reports&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>