National Food Grain Stocks Surpass 2.06 Million Tons

The government's food grain stocks in public warehouses remain at a satisfactory level, ensuring national food security. According to the latest data as of June 17, 2026, the total public stock of food grains, including floating stocks, stands at 2,060,507 metric tons.

This information was revealed in the daily food grain situation report issued by the Directorate General of Food.

According to the data, rice—the country's primary staple—currently accounts for 1,596,579 metric tons of the total stock in public warehouses.

Additionally, wheat stocks stand at 336,831 metric tons, while paddy (unhusked rice) stocks hold at 161,084 metric tons.

Excluding floating stocks, the net stock totals 2,038,114 metric tons. The final figure reaches 2,060,507 metric tons when factoring in floating stocks of 20,432 metric tons of wheat and 1,962 metric tons of rice.

Notably, the paddy stock is converted into its equivalent weight in rice before being included in the total stock calculations. Meanwhile, the nationwide Boro procurement drive for the current 2025–2026 fiscal year is in full swing.

A total of 718,373 metric tons of Boro food grains had been procured from domestic sources as of June 17, 2026. 

This includes 184,375 metric tons of paddy, 566,067 metric tons of parboiled rice, 31,968 metric tons of sundried (Atap) rice, and 494 metric tons of wheat.

For this procurement drive as well, paddy figures were factored into the total calculation after being converted to rice at a 100:65 ratio.

From July 1, 2025, to June 17, 2026, a total of 8,583,051 tons of food grains were imported under both public and private sectors in the current fiscal year. This comprises 7,316,194 tons of rice and 1,266,057 tons of wheat.

A sector-wise breakdown of imports reveals that 1,266,098 metric tons of food grains were imported through government channels (via G2G agreements and international tenders), consisting of 531,080 tons of rice and 735,018 tons of wheat.

On the other hand, the private sector imported 7,316,053 metric tons of food grains for commercial purposes, the vast majority of which was rice (6,581,076 tons), alongside 734,077 tons of wheat. No rice or wheat was imported as food aid during this fiscal year.

On June 17, 2026, alone, daily imports totaled 5,120 tons (5.12 thousand metric tons), which included 2,090 tons of rice and 3,030 tons of wheat arriving under government management.

Relevant officials stated that the current stock level will play a vital role in maintaining national food security and addressing any emergencies.

With domestic procurement and import procedures functioning normally, the supply and price situation of rice and wheat in the market is expected to remain stable.

Mohammad Mamun Mia, Deputy Secretary of the Internal Procurement Branch of the Ministry of Food, confirmed that the government's reserves are in a comfortable position to guarantee food security.

"A food reserve of 1.35 million metric tons is generally considered a safe threshold. From that perspective, our current national stock is highly secure," he said.

Md. Jamal Hossain, Additional Director General (Current Charge) of the Directorate General of Food, stated, "We are working tirelessly to execute the targets set by the government. The food reserves are currently at a very satisfactory level."

Meanwhile, Abu Taher Md. Masud Rana, Secretary of the Ministry of Food, noted that these stocks are expected to rise further in the coming days as the procurement of new paddy and rice continues through the ongoing Boro season.

He added, "The food procurement drive commenced on May 3 and will run until August 31.

During this period, the government has set a procurement target of 500,000 metric tons of paddy, 1.2 million metric tons of rice, 100,000 metric tons of sundried rice, and 50,000 metric tons of wheat."

The Food Secretary concluded that various government initiatives, including imports, ensure that the food reserves will maintain an upward trajectory in the near future.