Chittagong: A ship carrying 29,000 metric tons of fine rice from Vietnam has arrived at Chittagong Port. The vessel, named MV OBE Dinares, carried the third shipment of rice under the Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement signed on February 3 this year.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this agreement involves the import of 100,000 metric tons of rice from Vietnam. So far, 30,300 metric tons have been shipped through two previous shipments.
The rice on board has already undergone sample testing, and preparations are in place to begin the unloading process shortly. Necessary measures have been taken for a smooth operation.