The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association yesterday defended the government-approved potato storage charge, saying its members have not collected more than the fixed rate despite rising operating costs, and urged the government to revise the tariff to ensure the sector’s sustainability.
Association denies overcharging farmers, cites rising power and financing costs
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Workers sort potatoes at a cold storage facility. The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association says members have charged the government-approved Tk 6.75 per kg storage fee despite costs rising to about Tk 9.62 per kg. Photo: Courtesy
Potato loading in West Bengal cold storages rises 14% to 74 lakh tonnes, driven by record production and favorable weather.
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