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DHAKA, Dec 9, 2025 (BSS) - The government is set to procure significant quantities of rice and lentil as part of its food stock replenishment and market stabilization measures.

The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase in its 49th meeting in this year approved separate proposals today for procuring some 50,000 metric tons of non-Basmati parboiled rice and 10,000 metric tons of lentil.

The rice will be procured under international open tender method at a cost of Taka 214.90 crore, with per-ton cost of US$351.49. The recommended supplier is Nutriagro Overseas OPC Pvt Ltd of India.

Separately, the Committee endorsed procurement of 10,000 metric tons of lentil through national open tender method for Taka 72.35 crore at a unit price of Taka 72.35 per kg. Joytun Auto Rice & Dal Mills Ltd Bangladesh has been selected as the supplier.

Officials noted that these procurements will bolster government’s food reserves and help maintain price stability.