Bangladesh and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sunday aimed at strengthening Bangladesh's overall food security, improving nutritional standards, and ensuring a stable food supply.
Director General of the Directorate General of Food Abul Hasanath Humayun Kabir, and US Wheat Associates Vice President Joe Sowers signed the deal on behalf of their respective countries.
According to the deal, Bangladesh will import 7,00,000 tonnes 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, Charge 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 Masudul Hasan in the chair.
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