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World Service,2 mins

Why onions are important

The World This Week

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India has halted exports - so Bangladesh is importing them from far away. Janhavee Moule in Mumbai tells Caroline Wyatt about the crucial role they play in food, politics and life. (Picture: Vendors pack onions for distribution in Bangladesh. Credit: EPA)

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