The government has cut aromatic rice export quotas by half for 278 companies to ensure adequate domestic supply and prevent possible price increases.
The revised allocations took immediate effect and will remain valid until December 31, 2026, according to a notification issued by the Export-2 wing of the Ministry of Commerce.
Under the new allocation, large food-processing companies as well as medium and small exporters cannot ship more than half of their previously approved quantities.
The ministry has also introduced 10 conditions to strengthen monitoring, ensure compliance and ensure that export earnings are brought back into the country.
Exporters must follow the Export Policy 2024-27, while Customs authorities will check the quality and authenticity of aromatic rice before each shipment.
After every consignment, exporters must submit the required documents to the Export-2 wing.
Companies seeking fresh export approval will have to provide details and supporting documents showing how much rice they actually exported against their previous allocations.
No exporter will be allowed to ship more than the revised approved quota.
The ministry has set a minimum free-on-board (FOB) export price of $1.60 per kilogram for aromatic rice to protect its value in the international market.
The export approvals cannot be transferred to other companies. Exporters also cannot use subcontractors or other firms to make shipments.
The government can cancel any export approval at any time in the public interest without prior notice or seeking an explanation.
Exporters will also have to submit Proceeds Realization Certificates (PRCs) as proof that their export earnings have been repatriated to Bangladesh.
Earlier, the Commerce Ministry had approved 45,270 tonnes of aromatic rice exports for 278 companies in two phases.
As of August 30, 2026, 129 companies had exported a total of 2,419 tonnes, according to ministry data.
