Dhaka, March 1 -- Consumers have expressed satisfaction over the declining prices of dates, following an import volume that has doubled compared to market demand ahead of Ramadan.

On Saturday, the lowest price for dates in Dhaka was Tk250 per kg, while mid-range varieties were selling for Tk600 to Tk900 per kg. Premium-quality dates were priced at Tk1,600 per kg.

Traders attributed the price drop-ranging from Tk100 to Tk400 per kg compared to last year-to reduced import duties.

They said that demand for dates typically rises during Ramadan.

At the start of this year, the import duty on dates was lowered from 25% to 15%, while the customs valuation was reduced by 8% to 25%. As a result, imports have doubled this year compared to the pr...