Bangladesh has imported more than 129,000 tons of wheat from the United States so far this fiscal year under two government-to-government contracts, the Food Ministry said Monday.
A ship carrying about 67,000 short tons arrived at Chattogram Port, following another with 63,000 tons last week. The ministry signed two deals to buy a total of 485,000 tons of U.S. wheat at prices of $302.75 and $308 per ton, including freight and insurance.
Officials said the imports aim to reduce the trade gap with the United States and stabilize domestic grain supplies amid global price volatility.