Supply of daily essentials remains stable across markets while prices of ginger, garlic and onion have come down, vendors told State Minister for Textiles and Jute Shariful Alam during a market inspection Tuesday.

The state minister visited Mohakhali Kitchen Market and Mohammadpur Town Hall Kitchen Market in the capital in the morning, speaking with both wholesale and retail vendors on supply and marketing conditions, and with shoppers on the overall price situation.

"We are monitoring markets on the directive of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman," Shariful Alam told reporters after the visits. "Yesterday I inspected Karwan Bazar, today two more markets ,and in both cases I found consumers largely satisfied. This government was elected by the people and will always remain attentive to their wellbeing."

He said prices of most daily necessities are currently stable. Vendors informed him that stocks are adequate and that ginger, garlic and onion prices have eased in recent weeks.

Striking a balance on profit margins, the state minister said businesses must earn a return to survive but must not pass excessive price hikes onto consumers. "Government oversight will continue to protect consumer interests."

To ensure transparency in market management, he directed every shop to display an up-to-date price list in a clearly visible location.

Assistant Director of the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection, Abdul Jabbar Mondal, was present during the inspections.

Officials believe regular monitoring and a smooth supply chain will have a positive effect in keeping essential commodity prices stable.