DHAKA, Dec 2, 2025 (BSS) - The Advisers Council Committee on Government 
Purchase today approved a proposal to procure 2.20 lakh metric tons of wheat 
from the United States under a Government-to-Government (G2G) arrangement.

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 Ministry of Food proposed the procurement, which will be executed by the 
Directorate General of Food. 

The wheat will be supplied by Agrocorp International PTE Ltd, authorized by 
US Wheat Associates.

The consignment will cost Taka 842.06 crore, with the price set at US$312.25 
per metric ton.

Officials said the import is intended to bolster public food stock and ensure 
adequate supply for social safety net programmes.