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Govt initiates to import 50,000 tonnes of wheat

News Desk || risingbd.com

Published: 22:00, 26 July 2022  
Govt initiates to import 50,000 tonnes of wheat

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The government has taken an initiative to import another 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat through international quotation to ensure the country’s food security, which will cost a total of Tk 223 crore 77 lakh and 95 thousand. Singapore-based M/S Intra Business Pvt Ltd will supply the wheat.

According to sources, a budget of 5 lakh metric tonnes of wheat has been allocated for import from international sources in the fiscal year of 2022-2023. Accordingly, the proposal to buy 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat was approved in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Procurement held on July 20. Following this, quotations were invited from 53 listed suppliers for purchasing wheat by the Food Directorate to achieve the target of wheat import in the budget. A total of 5 companies bought the tender documents but one company submitted the tender till July 14. Then the tender evaluation committee meeting was held on July 17. The sole bidder in the meeting recommended the name of M/S Intra Business Pvt Ltd.

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