Dhaka: The government on Tuesday approved several proposals to procure approximately 2.10 lakh metric tons of fertilizer from different sources to fulfill the country’s agricultural requirements for the upcoming crop seasons. The decisions were made during the 5th meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase this year, held at the Cabinet Division Conference Room at Bangladesh Secretariat, chaired by Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed. Following the meeting, the Adviser briefed reporters about the approvals.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the committee sanctioned the import of 40,000 metric tons of DAP fertilizer under the 11th optional lot from OCP Nutricrops of Morocco, costing Tk 319.51 crore with a unit price of US$651 per metric ton. Additionally, proposals for importing 30,000 metric tons of TSP fertilizer each under the 17th and 18th lots from the same supplier, OCP Nutricrops, Morocco, were approved at a cost of Tk 184.53 crore per lot.
The committee also recommended the import of 40,000 metric tons of DAP fertilizer under the first lot of 2026 from MA’ADEN of Saudi Arabia, priced at Tk 323.92 crore. Furthermore, proposals for purchasing 30,000 metric tons of bagged granular urea fertilizer from KAFCO, Bangladesh, amounting to approximately Tk 153.08 crore, and 40,000 metric tons of bulk granular urea fertilizer from SABIC Agri-nutrients Company of Saudi Arabia, costing around Tk 205.31 crore, received approval as well.
Officials noted that these fertilizer imports are essential to maintain an uninterrupted supply for farmers, thereby supporting the country’s food security.