Bangladesh will allow onion imports to increase market supply and stabilize prices, Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin announced on August 12. The decision follows a sharp price hike in Dhaka, where onions rose from Tk 60 to Tk 80–85 per kilogram within a week. Imports will be permitted from any country, not just India, based on demand, supply, and price considerations. The government’s primary goal is to ensure affordability for consumers, though the specific import dates and quantities are yet to be set.