A deal has been signed between the government and a Russian company to import 180,000 MT of muriate of potash (MOP) fertiliser from Russia in the fiscal year 2023–24.

Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) and Podintorg Director General Andrey Sergeyevich signed the agreement in the Russian capital Moscow on Thursday (1 June).

Agriculture Secretary Wahida Akhtar, BADC Member Director Abdus Samad and Deputy Head of Agriculture Ministry Badiul Alam were present during the signing ceremony.