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DHAKA, Dec 2, 2025 (BSS) - The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase today recommended approval of two major import proposals of 80,000 metric tons of fertilizer to ensure uninterrupted supply of such essential agricultural input for the upcoming cultivation season.

The approval came from the 48th meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase in this year held today virtually with Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed in the chair.

The Committee endorsed the import of 40,000 metric tons of bulk granular urea fertilizer from Fertiglobe Distribution Limited, UAE at a price of US$409.50 per metric ton under the Ministry of Industries. The total contract value stands at Taka 201.14 crore.

Additionally, under a state-level agreement between Morocco's OCP Nutricrops and Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), the Committee recommended approval for importing 40,000 metric tons of DAP fertilizer under the 9th lot. 

The consignment will be purchased at US$682.67 per metric ton, with a total value of Taka 335.32 crore.

Officials said the imports will help stabilize the fertilizer market and support agricultural production nationwide.