UNB, Dhaka
The Government yesterday banned the export of all varieties of rice excepting aromatic ones for next six months, as the domestic market of the staple remained overheated.
The Ministry of Commerce imposed the restriction through a statutory regulatory order (SRO) signed by a deputy secretary, Abu Sayeed Chowdhury. “The order comes into effect immediately.” It is believed that the ban came as a precautionary measure against any rice crisis in future in the country while the price of rice is on the upturn on the international market. [Read more]