Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- India has decided to allow export of some quantity of onions which was handed over to customs on the date imposing ban on onion export.

The ban will not be applicable for those pro-contracted shipments and necessary directives have been given to allow such eligible consignments, according to Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

But there will be no more new contract henceforth until the notification is revised, a senior official said.

The Indian government imposed the ban on onion export on September 14, reports UNB.

Earlier, Bangladesh shared its "deep concern" with India at the sudden ban on onion exports saying it "undermines" the discussions that took place in October last year and January this year.

"The ...