Biz-Econ

Govt nods import of 4.5cr eggs

The government has permitted seven companies to import around 4.5 crore pieces of eggs amid high prices of the item.

The seven firms are M/s Mim Enterprise, Himlay, M/s Prime Care Bangladesh, and M/s Jaman Traders in Dhaka, M/s Sumon Traders in Khulna, Alif Traders in Rangpur, and M/s Tawsin Traders in Jashore.

To keep the prices of egg stable, the approval was given that will remain effective till October 31, a Commerce Ministry handout said on Tuesday (October 8).

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