Bangladesh lifts ban on export of masks, sanitisers

The commerce ministry on Thursday withdrew its ban on the export of face mask and hand sanitisers.

A notice in this regard was issued from the office of the Chief Controller of Import and Export under the ministry, said a handout.

Earlier on 12 March, the commerce ministry imposed a ban on the export of the two items as part of precautionary measures amid the growing domestic demand for the items due to coronavirus outbreak.