Food stock increased by 148,484 MT in six months

The country’s food grain stock has increased by 148,484 metric tonnes during first six months of the present government.
According to the food ministry officials, country’s current food stock is 23,59,154 metric tonnes which was 22,10,670 metric tonnes on February 10 last.

The country's food grain stock capacity was previously around 24 lakh metric tonnes. But, under a special initiative by the BNP government, plans are in place to raise the capacity to 34 lakh metric tonnes within the next five years. The food storage capacity has already been increased to 27 lakh metric tonnes.

In addition to increasing storage capacity, the government has taken steps to raise the safe food stock limit, officials said.
Previously, a stock of 13.5 lakh metric tonnes was considered the safe limit. However, the incumbent government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has revised this benchmark, setting the safe limit at 16 lakh metric tonnes.

Officials said there are currently no concerns regarding the food situation in the country, thanks to the government’s food-friendly policies.

According to the latest data from office of the Directorate General of Food, government food grain stockpiles are currently at a satisfactory level. The total stock comprises 20,36,102 metric tonnes of rice, 2,32,183 metric tonnes of wheat, and 34,070 metric tonnes of paddy.

The total government food grain stock, including floating stock (grain currently in transit or being processed) stands at 23,59,154 metric tonnes. This total includes 68,723 metric tonnes of wheat as floating stock.

The upward trend in food grain stocks was more evident compared to the tenure of the fallen Awami League government, officials said.
Stakeholders said adequate food stocks will play a crucial role in maintaining normal market supply, stabilising prices, and addressing any emergency situations.

Meanwhile, significant progress has been made in the ongoing Boro procurement drive. For the fiscal 2025-26, a total of 16,83,195 metric tonnes of food grains (paddy and rice) had been procured by September 9, 2026.

Of those, 5,78,140 metric tonnes are paddy, while 12,01,568 tonnes of boiled rice, and 1,05,313 metric tonnes of sun-dried rice (Atap). In addition, 523 metric tonnes of wheat were procured.

Import activities are also underway to address potential food grain shortages and strengthen stock levels.�"BSS