The government has set a target to procure 3.5 lakh metric tonne (MT) of Aman paddy at Tk 33 per kg for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
The decision was taken at the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee (FPMC) meeting, held at the Secretariat, with Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed in the chair.
The meeting also decided to procure 5.5 lakh metric tonnes of parboiled rice at Tk 47 per kg, and one lakh metric tonnes of Atap rice at Tk 46 per kg.
The paddy and parboiled rice procurement drive will be conducted from November 17 to February 28, 2025 while Atap rice procurement drive will continue till March 3, 2025.
Source: UNB
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