No obstacle to import food from Russia, Ukraine: Tipu

Commerce minister Tipu Munshi on Thursday said, there are no restrictions on government importing food products from Russia and Ukraine or any other country.

The minister said this to media after a top level government meeting on import of food grains and products, at the secretariat, reports UNB.

He said the issue of food products import was discussed in detail at the meeting, and there is no national or international concern regarding this.

The overall condition of food stock in the country was discussed along with exports issues, except the matter of fuel oil, said the minister.

“There are 24 banks globally, from where Bangladesh can import food with dollars if necessary,” said Tipu.

Replying to a question he said, “The matter of finding lower rate of dollar is a different matter and we didn’t discuss about it.”