Bangladesh’s plan to import rice from Thailand could be suspended due to high prices, after the government’s deal with India fell through for the same reason. Bangladesh, the world’s fourth-biggest rice producer, has emerged as a major importer of rice this year due to depleted stocks and record local prices following flash floods. As could not finalise the deal with Thailand as their offer was too high, who asked not to be quoted as he is not authorised to talk to the media.