The government rejects yet another shipment of 50,000 tonnes of wheat imported from Russia on the ground of quality issue.
The apex court orders a stop on further distribution of the wheat imported from Brazil in the backdrop of questions regarding its quality.
A Dhaka Judges Court lawyer files a writ petition with the Supreme Court today seeking its directives upon the government to examine the wheat imported from Brazil at a “neutral laboratory” by collecting its sample through a committee formed by the apex court.
The issue of import of poor quality wheat will certainly leave a poor taste, literally in some cases, in the mouth of the public.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia accuses the government of importing “rotten wheat” from Brazil.