, Nov. 11 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed importers to bring in 11 types of essential commodities on deferred payment (loan) terms of up to 90 days to keep market prices stable and ensure normal supplies of daily essentials ahead of Ramadan.

The central bank issued a directive in this regard on Wednesday.

According to the circular, importers of rice, wheat, onions, lentils, soybean oil, palm oil, sugar, chickpeas (chhola), spices, dates, and peas (motor) will be eligible to enjoy up to 90 days of deferred payment facility.

Importers can avail of this facility under suppliers' credit or buyers' credit.

Under this arrangement, importers will not be required to settle the full import value immediately upon the arrival of goods in the...