New Delhi, March 28 -- Bangladesh has initiated discussions with India to secure assured annual supplies of five key food commodities, including rice, wheat, onions, ginger, and garlic.
This move aims to tackle fluctuations in market prices and potential shortages within the Bangladeshi market, reported HT.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Dhaka has proposed signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with New Delhi to establish fixed quotas for the import of these essential commodities from India. However, the two sides have yet to reach a consensus due to sensitivities surrounding the export of such items.
India has implemented export bans on certain commodities in recent times to cater to domestic requirements. In May...