Dhaka, Washington sign MoU to boost Bangladesh’s food security
Diplomatic Correspondent
Dhaka and Washington on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure Bangladesh’s overall food security, nutritional standards and stable food supply.
Director General of Directorate General of Food Md Abul Hasanat Humayun Kabir and Vice President of the US Wheat Associates Joseph K. Sowers signed the deal on behalf of their respective countries.
Under the deal, Bangladesh will import 700,000 metric tonnes (MTs) of high-quality wheat annually from the US over the next five years at competitive prices.
Speaking on the occasion, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said the MoU will foster deeper trust and expand trade cooperation between the two countries, ultimately benefiting both countries.
Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, chargé d'affaires at the US Embassy in Dhaka, the Commerce Secretary, and other senior officials from both sides were present at the event held at the conference room of the Ministry of Food, with Food Secretary Md Masudul Hasan in the chair.
