Govt permits 42 firms to import 188 million eggs

Bangladesh's Ministry of Commerce has approved 42 firms to import 188 million eggs to stabilise prices and ensure the availability of the essential commodity.

According to the ministry's statement, the import permission will expire on Jan. 31, 2025.

With the latest decision of the ministry on Tuesday, some 50 companies so far got approval for bringing around 300 million eggs from abroad since October, reports Xinhua.

In recent days, Bangladeshi people reportedly cut consumption of eggs as the price of eggs rose to Tk 180 to Tk 190 per dozen in October due to a supply crisis at local markets.

According to the Bangladesh Egg Producers Association, the country requires between 35 and 40 million eggs per day to meet demand, and a majority of the eggs are sourced from domestic producers. (1 US dollar equals about Tk 120)