Bangladesh bans import of Indian poultry

Bangladesh imposed a ban on the import of poultry from India due to reported cases of bird flu in the country, an official said here today.

"The revenue board in line with the direction of the ministry of commerce on Tuesday issued a gazette notification imposing ban on import of eggs and chicks from India," National Board of Revenue official Syed A. Momen told the media.

He said no import of Indian poultry and eggs is allowed from now on.