Bangladesh Seeks 2 Lakh Tonnes of Parboiled Rice from India Amidst Shortage

• Bangladesh, facing a severe grain shortage due to floods, has requested 2 lakh tonnes of parboiled rice from India.
• The country needs a total of 9 lakh tonnes of rice and has allowed 232 private companies to import rice until March 10, 2026.
• Indian exporters have welcomed the decision, seeing it as an opportunity for suppliers in Eastern and Southern India.
• The import aims to stabilize domestic rice prices in Bangladesh, which have seen a sharp increase.
• India remains the most affordable supplier, with Indian white rice priced significantly lower than Pakistani offers.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh, facing a severe rice shortage, turns to India for 2 lakh tonnes of parboiled rice to stabilize prices.