2,100 tonnes of rice imported through Benapole Port in six days
The consignments, brought in through 15 separate shipments
A total of 2,100 metric tonnes of non-basmati coarse rice have been imported through Benapole port over six working days.
The consignments, brought in through 15 separate shipments, entered the port's 31 No transhipment yard, Port Director Shamim Hossain said today (17 February).
According to port sources, the imports took place between 27 January and 17 February. Earlier, 6,128 metric tonnes of rice were imported through the port during the four months from August to November last year.
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On 18 January, the government allowed 232 importing firms to bring in 2,00,000 metric tonnes of rice, setting 3 March as the deadline for completing the imports and marketing the grain in Bangladesh.
The importing firm Haji Musa Karim & Sons brought the rice from India, while C&F agent M/s Bhuiya Enterprise is handling the clearance process.
Abdus Samad, proprietor of Haji Musa Karim & Sons, said the firm imported the 2,100 metric tonnes of coarse rice from India in 58 trucks over six days. The import cost up to Benapole port stood at Tk50 per kg, and the rice is expected to be sold in the open market at Tk51 per kg, he added.
Port Director Shamim Hossain said officials concerned have been instructed to ensure the quick release of the imported consignments from the port.
