The approval came from the 2nd meeting of the Advisers’ Council Committee on Government Purchase today. The government today (7 January) approved separate proposals for procuring one cargo LNG and some 50,000 tonnes of non-Basmati boiled rice to meet the growing demand of the country. The approval came from the 2nd meeting of the Advisers’ […]
The shift from handwritten cards to the smart family cards will result in more than 37 lakh cardholders not receiving any product from the TCB in January. The hardship of low-income family cardholders is set to worsen as the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has excluded rice from its list of subsidised food items for […]
Rizwan Bhatti. KARACHI: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has received 11 bids for the supply of 50,000 metric tons of long grain white rice to Bangladesh. The procurement is part of an ongoing effort to meet Bangladesh’s rice import requirements, with TCP evaluating the offers. The successful bidder will be responsible for ensuring timely […]
Ministry proposes increasing rice imports allocation from Tk2,898cr to Tk6,270cr. The Ministry of Food has requested an additional Tk4,150 crore in the revised budget for FY2024-25 to cover increased food subsidy and rice import allocations This reflects a 75% rise in food subsidy requirements, driven by heightened demand for rice and flour under government programmes […]
The second shipment of rice from India, under the government’s open tender agreement, is scheduled to arrive at Chattogram Port on 10 January. Approximately 27,000 tonnes of rice will be transported by the bulk carrier MV SDR Universe, currently being loaded at Kakinada Port in Andhra Pradesh, India. Mohammad Ali Akbar, chief executive officer of […]
Under the agreement for rice import from India, a total of 200,000 tons of rice is set to be imported into the country. Tribune Desk Another 27,000 tons of boiled rice are coming from India in the second shipment. The vessel carrying the rice is expected to arrive at the Chittagong port on January 10. […]
RANGPUR, Jan 2, 2025 (BSS) – Farmers of Rangpur region began transplantation of Boro rice seedlings amid a sweeping cold wave this season aiming at enhancing rice output for ensuring food security. Officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said the interim government has taken sufficient steps to assist farmers to make the Boro […]
Consumer anger remains unabated and low income families are struggling due to the rising cost of rice. Sheikh Abul Taleb. Despite an abundant harvest and steady imports, the price of rice in Bangladesh is defying seasonal trends and continuing to rise, leaving consumers frustrated and questioning the market dynamics. Newly harvested Aman rice has flooded […]
A flood-induced crop loss in Aman season this year has forced the government to go for importing rice. Reaz Ahmad Amidst record rise in rice prices the government finally embarks on an import drive – both through public and private channels – to offset the high prices of the grain in the domestic market. Bangladesh […]
Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders said on Friday. The deadline for submission of price offers is Jan. 9. A previously issued tender from Bangladesh also seeking 50,000 tons of rice closes on Jan. 1. The tender continues heavy rice purchasing by […]
