He said that government purchases fartiliser at the rate of Tk 1000 per bag (50 kg) and sells it to farmers at Tk 300.

Stern action will be taken if any body tries to crerate an artificial crisis of fertiliser to reap extra profit, the advisor said while inaugurating a fortnight long tree fair at Shahid Hadis Park.

Karim said honest officials of forest department are not supposed to be scared in the ongoing drive against corrupt officials.

Presided over by Khulna Deputy Commissioner S M Feroze Alam, the function was attended by Divisional Commissioner Yunusur Rahman