Chattogram: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen visited Chattogram Port to reinforce commercial cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties, according to the embassy’s spokesperson Poornima Rai.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Rai said Ambassador Christensen joined Chattogram Port Authority Chairman Rear Admiral S. M. Moniruzzaman and Secretary of Food Md. Firoz Sarker to mark the arrival of nearly 60,000 metric tons of US wheat. This shipment is part of a larger consignment exceeding 173,000 metric tons, including soft white wheat from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and hard red winter wheat from Montana and Nebraska.
These shipments represent a critical supply of high protein nutritious grain, as Bangladesh produces only 13% of its wheat consumption annually. The deliveries highlight Bangladesh’s emerging role as a significant market for American agricultural exports, noted the Spokesperson.
In July 2025, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Food signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Wheat Association to purchase up to 700,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat annually until 2030. Under this agreement, Bangladesh has bought approximately 660,000 metric tons of US wheat from AgroCorp, with over 350,000 metric tons already delivered.
This agreement aims to support American prosperity by creating new business opportunities for U.S. farmers and businesses while ensuring a steady supply of nutritious wheat for the people of Bangladesh.