Bangladesh issues first rice import tender in three years

DHAKA: Bangladesh's state grains agency issued an international tender to purchase 50,000 tonnes of rice, its first buy tender in three years and coming amid a surge in prices of the staple grain.

The deadline to submit offers is Nov. 26, with validity up to Dec. 10. The rice is to be shipped within 40 days of signing a contract, according to the tender document and officials at the purchasing agency.