The picture shows the launching ceremony of Agora's Chittagong outlet yesterday. Rahimafrooz Superstores is the managing authority of Agora. Photo: Agora

Agora, a leading chain supermarket, opened its first outlet in Chittagong yesterday.
With a commitment to offer hassle-free shopping in a comfortable atmosphere, the first Agora outlet outside Dhaka started its journey in an 11,000 square feet store at Afmi Plaza, just beside Mimi Supermarket, Panchlaish.
Agora promises intensive customer service and a variety of products, including fresh vegetables, fish, meat, fruits, spices and toiletries at reasonable prices, said Neaz Rahim, managing director of Rahimafrooz Superstores, the managing authority of Agora.
Agora assures customers of high standards and guarantees the correct weight in sales, he told a press conference at Chittagong Press Club.
The new superstore will also sell an array of crockery, utensils, gift items and toys.
Agora sells items at manufacturer fixed prices and it buys perishable items directly from the field-level producers, said Rahim.
Agora plans to open outlets throughout the country by the year 2015, he added.
Rahimafrooz Superstores Ltd Chief Executive Ranjan D Silva also spoke at the programme.