Dhaka: Bangladesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States to import wheat, aiming to ensure its overall food security, nutrition, and food supply. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder emphasized that this agreement will create an opportunity to build trust and expand mutual trade cooperation between Bangladesh and the US, benefiting both countries.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Md Abul Hasanat Humayun Kabir, Director General of the Food Department, and Joseph K Sower, Vice President of the US Wheat Association, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides. Under the MoU, Bangladesh will import seven lakh metric tons of high-quality wheat annually from the United States at competitive prices for the next five years, as stated in a press release today.
The signing event was presided over by Food Secretary Md Masudul Hasan and held at the conference room of the ministry. It was attended by US Ambassador to Bangladesh Tracey Ann Jacobson, the Commerce Secretary, and other high-ranking officials from both countries.