Under the first proposal, the committee recommended purchasing 5,000 tonnes of sugar in 50 kg sacks for Tk51.475 crore, including VAT and taxes. The price was set at Tk102.95 per kg.
UNB
14 October, 2026, 12:40 pm
Last modified: 14 October, 2026, 12:44 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today (14 October)approved the purchase of 10,000 tonnes of sugar at a combined cost of Tk103.45 crore through an open tender process under the Ministry of Commerce.
The committee recommended awarding both contracts to Meghna Sugar Refinery Ltd following procurement proposals submitted through the electronic government procurement (e-GP) system.
Under the first proposal, the committee recommended purchasing 5,000 tonnes of sugar in 50 kg sacks for Tk51.475 crore, including VAT and taxes. The price was set at Tk102.95 per kg.
Under the second proposal, another 5,000 tonnes of sugar will be purchased for Tk51.975 crore, including VAT and taxes, at Tk103.95 per kg.
The combined purchase will cost Tk103.45 crore, with an average price of Tk103.45 per kg.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presided over the CCGP meeting