Bangladesh to get 480,000MT Canadian Potash
Bangladesh has signed a government-to-government agreement with Canada to import 480,000 tonnes of potash fertiliser between September 2026 and March 2027, with an option to purchase an additional 120,000 tonnes.
If the additional option is exercised, the total quantity will rise to 600,000 tonnes.
The agreement was signed by the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) and the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), the Government of Canada’s contracting agency for government-to-government transactions.
The signing ceremony was attended by Agriculture Ministry Secretary Md Salim Khan, BADC Chairman Md Azizul Islam and Canadian High Commissioner Ajit Singh, along with senior officials from Bangladesh, Canada and Canpotex International Pte Ltd.
The Canadian High Commission in Dhaka said the agreement continues more than three decades of cooperation between Bangladesh and Canada in the supply of potash fertiliser.
According to the High Commission, around 3.5 million tonnes of Canadian potash have been supplied to Bangladesh through government-to-government arrangements since 2014.
Canadian potash is produced mainly in Saskatchewan, home to some of the world’s largest potash reserves and production facilities. The High Commission said Canada’s supply system provides consistency and reliability through Canpotex and government-to-government arrangements.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Agriculture Secretary Salim Khan stressed the importance of ensuring a reliable supply of quality fertiliser to maintain agricultural production and support farmers.
Canadian High Commissioner Ajit Singh said Canada was pleased to continue its role as a reliable partner in supporting Bangladesh’s farmers and strengthening food security.
“Today’s agreement builds on more than 30 years of cooperation on potash and opens the door to deeper collaboration between our countries across the agriculture sector,” Singh said.
Canada has also expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh beyond fertiliser supplies.
Potential areas include agricultural technology, food processing and value addition, cold-chain and supply-chain systems, genetics, biofertilisers, sustainable and climate-smart agriculture, as well as research and knowledge partnerships.
The proposed areas of cooperation are expected to help Bangladesh increase agricultural productivity while strengthening the resilience and sustainability of its farming and food systems.
