The Bangladesh Fertilizer Association (BFA) has warned fertilizer dealers across the country to ensure that farmers receive fertilizer at government-fixed prices. Dealers have also been cautioned that violations of the rules could lead to cancellation of their dealership licenses and legal action.

The directives were issued in a recent notice signed by BFA Chairman Md. Mosharraf Hossain.

According to the notice, dealers must deposit the required funds, collect fertilizer and ensure adequate stock in their warehouses within the stipulated timeframe. They have also been instructed to inform the respective upazila agriculture officers about fertilizer arrivals.

Dealers must maintain proper sales registers and regularly monitor sales to prevent fertilizer from being sold at prices above the government-set rates. Any violation of the prescribed guidelines may result in cancellation of the dealership along with legal action.

The BFA also warned dealers to remain vigilant so that unscrupulous groups cannot sell fertilizer at inflated prices and shift the responsibility onto dealers.

Dealers have additionally been advised to maintain regular communication with local agriculture offices and the administration to ensure smooth distribution and prevent irregularities in fertilizer sales.