The BNP government is aiming to upgrade the country’s food grain reserve capacity to 34 lakh metric tons over the next five years. Currently, Bangladesh holds a total stock of food grains reaching 23,74,763 metric tons, including floating reserves as of July 23. This stock exceeds the standard safe food reserve threshold of 13,50,000 metric tons by approximately 10,24,000 metric tons, reflecting a robust food security system.
Public granaries currently store 19,60,746 metric tons of rice and 2,95,689 metric tons of wheat, with 1,68,605 metric tons of paddy in stock. Additionally, floating reserves of rice stand at 8,735 metric tons. The Ministry of Food has initiated measures to achieve the target of 34 lakh metric tons. The current food security situation is deemed extremely satisfactory, with emphasis on proper storage and quality preservation.
FAQs
- **What is the current food grain stock in Bangladesh?** The current stock is 23,74,763 metric tons, including floating reserves. - **What is the target storage capacity set by the government?** The target is to increase the storage capacity to 34 lakh metric tons over the next five years. - **How does the current stock compare to the safe reserve threshold?** The current stock exceeds the safe reserve threshold of 13,50,000 metric tons by approximately 10,24,000 metric tons. - **What measures are being taken to achieve the target storage capacity?** The Ministry of Food has initiated measures and ongoing procurement drives to achieve the target.
