Dhaka, Mar 28 (UNB) – The government will procure 12,50,000 tonnes of rice, paddy and wheat during the upcoming Boro season.
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder said the procurement will take place between April 25 and August 31.
He came up with the remarks after concluding a meeting of Food Planning and Monitoring Committee at the ministry.
Per kilogram rice will be bought at Tk 36, wheat Tk 28 and paddy Tk 26, he said.
Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque, Health Minister Jahid Malek and State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman were also present in the meeting.
