Essential Commodities Act, 1957 (Act No. III of 1957). Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Legislation Date 1957 (1973) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for price control and regulation of trade and commerce between different areas in Bangladesh in respect of certain commodities. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Internal trade Agricultural commodities Breastfeeding/infant food Sugar Nutrition Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act ratifies the control on prices for products including, food and infant food, chemicals, and other items; the pricing must be respected in every situation and areas where products ar sold or traded. Full text English Website bdlaws.gov.bd