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The interim government has allowed the import of rice to keep the price of daily commodities normal in the country's market. In addition, the duty has been completely withdrawn. Recently, the food ministry has given permission to import rice by withdrawing the duty.
Since then the importers of Hili land port have started making preparations. Already, 13 importers of the port have received permission to import about 91 thousand tons of rice from the Ministry of Food.
It is known that the traders will import this rice after getting the import permit. The rice imported from India may come to the market next week.
This was confirmed on Friday (November 8, 2024) afternoon by Yusuf Ali, Deputy Assistant Plant Protection Officer of Hili Land Port.
An importer at Hili land port said that after the government allowed the import of rice, traders started making preparations for import. However, the time limit for importing rice is very short. Because it has to be marketed by December 12. Apart from this, some more instructions have been given this time. The packets in which the rice is imported should be sold in the market and daily import, sale, and stock information should be submitted to the local food office.
Yusuf Ali, deputy assistant plant pest control officer of Hili land port, said that no one has received an import permit for rice import yet. Importers can import rice after getting a permit.
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