Benapole port receives the first consignment, with more expected soonThe import of rice from India has resumed after Bangladesh fully lifted import duties. The first consignment of 105 tonnes of rice entered Bangladesh on Monday morning via Benapole Land Port in Jashore. Authorities also confirmed that an additional 105 tonnes of rice from the same importer is expected to arrive soon. The removal of import duties is part of an effort to control rising rice prices in Bangladesh’s local market. The importers are hopeful that this will help bring rice prices under control in the domestic market soon.

Source: bd News24 November 18, 2024 13:57 UTC