The Bangladesh fertilizer import program received a major boost today as the government approved several high-value procurement proposals to strengthen national food security. The plan includes importing 2.30 lakh metric tons of fertilizer, 2.20 lakh metric tons of wheat, and 50,000 metric tons of non-basmati rice to meet the country’s increasing demand.
The approvals came during the 40th meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase, held at the Cabinet Division Conference Room in the Bangladesh Secretariat. Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed presided over the session.
Bangladesh Fertilizer Import Approvals
The government made several key decisions under the Bangladesh fertilizer import initiative to ensure timely agricultural supply.
Under the Ministry of Industries, Bangladesh will import 30,000 metric tons of bulk granular urea fertilizer from SABIC Agri-nutrients Company, Saudi Arabia. The deal amounts to Tk 159.99 crore, with each ton priced at US$435.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), under the Ministry of Agriculture, will import large quantities of DAP and MOP fertilizers to support farmers during the upcoming crop season.
The approved imports include:
Three lots of 40,000 MT each of DAP fertilizer from Banyan International Trading Limited, China, at Tk 376.38 crore per lot (US$768.75 per ton).
The 10th lot of 40,000 MT of DAP fertilizer from MA’ADEN, Saudi Arabia, worth Tk 383.84 crore (US$784 per ton).
The eighth lot of 40,000 MT of MOP fertilizer from Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), Canada, priced at Tk 174.42 crore (US$356.25 per ton).
These deals highlight Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts to secure fertilizer availability and maintain stable agricultural productivity.
Rice Procurement from India to Stabilize Prices
In addition, the committee approved a proposal to import 50,000 metric tons of non-basmati boiled rice from India through an international open tender for the 2025–26 fiscal year.
The Ministry of Food confirmed that the Directorate General of Food will manage the procurement under Package-01. The total cost is Tk 219.09 crore, with each ton priced at US$359.77.
M/S Bagadiya Brothers Private Ltd, based in India, was selected as the lowest responsive bidder.
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said the government is taking steps to ensure price stability and adequate reserves.
“We are importing rice from India and wheat from the USA to build buffer stocks,” Dr. Ahmed said.
“A strong government reserve ensures market stability and protects consumers from shortages.”
Wheat Import from the United States
The meeting also cleared a proposal to import 2.20 lakh metric tons of wheat from the United States under a G2G arrangement. The total cost stands at Tk 825.31 crore, with a per-ton price of US$308.
Agrocorp International Pte Ltd, authorized by US Wheat Associates, will supply the wheat. The import will support the domestic food supply and help stabilize the flour market.
Additional Approvals
Apart from the food and fertilizer imports, the committee also approved:
Two proposals from the Power Division,
One from the Local Government Division, and
One from the ICT Division.
These approvals reinforce Bangladesh’s commitment to agricultural development, food security, and industrial stability.
Conclusion
Through the latest Bangladesh fertilizer import decisions and grain procurement efforts, the government aims to maintain a steady agricultural supply chain and safeguard food security. Consequently, these measures will benefit both farmers and consumers while ensuring price stability across essential commodities.
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