The decision was taken at a meeting of the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee today (8 November).
Representational image. Photo: Collected
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Representational image. Photo: Collected
The government will procure a total of 8.5 lakh tonnes of paddy and rice from the domestic market during the current Aman season to ensure fair prices for farmers and maintain food security.
Of the total target, the government will purchase 3 lakh tonnes of paddy directly from farmers at Tk35 per kg.
It will also procure 5 lakh tonnes of parboiled rice at Tk49 per kg and 50,000 tonnes of non-parboiled rice at Tk48 per kg.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee today (8 November).
Food Minister Afroza Khanam disclosed the decision while speaking to reporters at the Secretariat after the meeting.
Paddy procurement will begin on 14 November, while rice procurement will start on 1 December.
The procurement drive for both Aman paddy and rice will continue until 28 February next year.
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