Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- The government has instructed a number of e-commerce platforms to stop selling digital gift cards or vouchers on discounts, sources said.

The online marketplaces include Daraz, Bata shoe company, Walcart and Monarch Mart.

To this effect, the commerce ministry on Sunday issued orders, asking the businesses to take necessary actions to discontinue the practice and follow the existing policy properly.

The companies have been selling various types of gift cards, gift vouchers, wallets, cash vouchers, etc. on higher discounts. The holders of such cards or vouchers will be able to purchase various products from fixed outlets or shops set up by the e-commerce companies.

A prior approval should be taken as per the existing po...