India again helped Bangladesh, sent millions of tons of rice!
After the coup in bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina left her country on august 5 and took refuge in India. Since then, political turmoil continues in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, many reports of atrocities on Hindus, demolition of temples and arson came to light in Bangladesh. However, india once again extended a helping hand to bangladesh burning in the fire of hatred. 27,000 tonnes of rice was sent from india to bangladesh, which is facing an economic crisis, and this is part of the export of 2 lakh tonnes of rice from india to Bangladesh.
The interim government here has started importing rice from India. A bangladesh food official informed that this first consignment of rice has reached bangladesh via Chittagong port. This is part of the agreement to buy 200,000 tonnes of rice from India.
In a telephonic conversation with news agency ANI, the official said, there is no shortage of rice in bangladesh at present, but in view of the recent severe flood crisis, the government has decided to import rice to deal with the possible emergency situation in future.
Rice being sent at zero import duty
He further said, the interim government of bangladesh will also import 100,000 tonnes of rice through tender along with the import of 200,000 tonnes of roasted rice. He told that the government plans to import even more rice from India. Meanwhile, to bring stability in the price of rice in the country, all taxes on its import have also been withdrawn. That is, bangladesh is importing rice from india at zero import duty. India's High Commissioner to bangladesh Pranay Kumar Verma said on this, india has already expressed its desire to work with the interim government of Bangladesh. He said, even after the turbulent changes of august 5 in bangladesh, I think we have talked with the interim government of bangladesh with complete sincerity.