Khulna, March 16 -- Despite a steady inflow of rice from India, local market prices in Bangladesh have remained persistently high, causing concerns among middle-to-low income consumers, particularly in Khulna.

Over the past four months, from 13 November 2024 to 13 March 2025, approximately 1.43 lakh metric tonnes of rice have been imported through the Bhomra land port in Satkhira under the 2024-25 fiscal year, Food Ministry officials here said.

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But the expected fall in market prices has not been seen, leaving consumers increasingly frustrated.

In an attempt to stabilise the market, the Food Ministry approved 90 importers to bring in duty-free rice under a s...