Dhaka, April 10 -- The interim government has greenlighted the export of aroma rice after almost a year and a half, permitting 133 companies to ship out 18,150 tonnes of the food product.

On Thursday, the commerce ministry authorised exports of 100-500 tonnes of rice per shipment in line with a company's capacity.

The ministry sent a letter to the Office of the Chief Import and Export Controller on Tuesday approving the move.

The letter sets a limit on the quantity and minimum price of rice exports, along with nine conditions that must be met.

According to the ministry, each kg of rice will cost $1.6 at minimum, amounting to Tk 196.

In October 2023, the government restricted the export of rice, including different varieties of aroma ...