Bangladesh lifts ban on export of masks, hand sanitizers

The Commerce Ministry on Thursday withdrew its ban on the export of face mask and hand sanitizers.

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

source: UNB