Allegations of corruption and mismanagement have triggered unrest among rice traders and mill owners in Sirajganj, following reported moves by food department officials to enlist a controversial auto rice mill as a government supplier despite alleged non-compliance with procurement and environmental rules.

Local traders claim that the District Food Controller, in coordination with the Raiganj Upazila Food Officer, has initiated steps to include Riya Auto Rice Mill of Chandaikona in the government procurement list, allegedly justifying the move by citing a pending High Court case. Critics, however, argue that the mill does not meet mandatory eligibility criteria.

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