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Bangladesh’s Food Grain Imports Surge

Bangladesh’s food‑grain imports surged 42 percent in the first half of the 2025‑26 marketing year, reaching 4.2 million tonnes, driven primarily by a sharp rise in wheat purchases. Private‑sector wheat imports jumped 31 percent while government imports fell, and rice imports exploded 380 percent, adding pressure to already congested ports. The influx has left up to 1.5 million tonnes stranded at anchor, extending vessel discharge times beyond a month. Shifts in consumer preferences toward wheat‑based foods and high rice prices are reshaping the country’s staple‑grain market.