KHULNA, Dec 4: The present government has set a target to procure 63,658 tonnes (mt) of boiled and Atap rice in the division during the current Aman season.
As part of the nationwide Aman paddy, boiled and Aap rice procurement drive. It started on November 17 and will continue till February 28, 2025. The government is collecting food grain from all 10 districts in Khulna Division.
In addition to the rice procurement, the government will also purchase 51,973 tonnes of Aman paddy from the division at the same time.
Assistant Regional Controller of Food Md Zahirul Islam Zahangir said, they will procure around 59,406 tonnes of boiled rice and 4,252 tonnes of Atap rice this season.
He said the procurement drive of the newly harvested rice is going on in full swing everywhere in the division that creates a high hope of ensuring food security.
He also said the government has set a target to procure 59,406.35 tonnes of boiled rice, 4,251 tonnes of Atap rice and 51, 973 tonnes of paddy in the division during the current season.
Aman boiled rice is being procured at Tk 47 per kilogram, Atap rice is being procured at Tk 46 while Aman paddy is Tk 33.
Currently, farmers are now very much pleased with the present lucrative market price for the latest harvested Aman paddy in the entire region including its coastal belt.
Selected farmers each can supply Aman paddy to the government depot while millers will reach boiled and Atap rice at the depot containing 30 kg or 50 kg each sack. Both paddy and rice will be hoarded at the godown after examining through machines.
"We have already completed deed with 778 mill owners in the division," he said, adding that procurement drives have already begun in many upazilas of the districts.
