Overview

• Bangladesh’s Commerce Ministry authorized exports totaling 1,200 tonnes to India from September 16 to October 5, allocating permits to 37 companies.
• The order sets a minimum export price of USD 12.50 per kilogram under the country’s Export Policy 2024–27.
• Permissions are non-transferable, subcontracting is barred, and customs will use the ASYCUDA World System to ensure quantities do not exceed approvals.
• Shipments are expected to move through the Petrapole–Benapole land port, with reports indicating an initial consignment on Wednesday.
• Bangladesh’s high commissioner to India characterized the decision as a gesture of enduring friendship tied to the festival season.