Bangladesh has agreed to import wheat from the United States at a premium of $24 per tonne above the open tender rate, according to reports from The Daily Star.
The government-to-government (G2G) arrangement is designed to help Dhaka comply with US conditions aimed at reducing the bilateral trade deficit, potentially averting further tariff pressures on Bangladeshi exports.
The decision marks a significant deviation from standard competitive procurement practices, where price is typically the primary determinant.
By accepting a higher cost basis, Bangladesh prioritizes geopolitical and trade-policy alignment over immediate cost efficiency.
This move underscores the increasing leverage of US trade policy in shaping commodity flows in South Asia.
The development comes against a backdrop of heightened global market volatility.