File PhotoDHAKA, Aug 25, 2023 (BSS) - Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi today called uponthe Indian government to speed up the implementation of the proposed processfor supplying essential goods from India to Bangladesh. At the meeting, Tipu drew the attention of India's Commerce Minister that therecent imposition of 40 percent export duty on onion had adversely affectedonion prices in Bangladesh. Piyush Goyal said India is committed to work with Bangladesh to overcome thedifficulties caused by global production disruptions, supply shortages andrising prices of the commodity. "India is also suffering from shortfall in agricultural production due toadverse weather conditions and food inflation. Later, Tipu Munshi held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Commerce Minister Dr

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha August 25, 2023 13:26 UTC