Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The government has moved to reduce or adjust previously approved export quotas for aromatic rice amid an unusual rise in domestic demand and prices.

Advertisement The Ministry of Commerce has asked exporters who received permission to ship aromatic rice to submit details of the actual quantity they exported within three working days.

The Export-2 branch of the ministry issued the instruction in a letter on Thursday, citing the current market situation and increased domestic demand for aromatic rice.

The ministry said the previously approved export quantities needed to be reduced or adjusted considering the domestic market situation.

Exporters have therefore been asked to submit detailed information on their act...