Bangladesh to import 480,000 tonnes of potash fertiliser from Canada

The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) will import 480,000 tonnes of potash fertiliser from Canada, with an option to purchase an additional 120,000 tonnes.

Bangladesh and Canada have signed a government-to-government contract recently to import Canada’s world leading potash fertiliser between September 2026 and March 2027.

The Canadian Commercial Corporation - Corporation commerciale canadienne (CCC), Government of Canada and Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) signed the deal.

Canada’s potash partnership with Bangladesh spans more than 30 years, with approximately 3.5 million tonnes of Canadian potash supplied through the government-to-government mechanism since 2014, said the Canadian High Commission in Dhaka.

Canadian potash is recognised globally for its high quality, consistency and reliable supply, backed by some of the world’s largest and most advanced potash reserves and production capabilities in Saskatchewan.

Unlike many alternative sources, Canada offers a stable, long-term, and trusted supply through Canpotex and the government-to-government mechanism, providing greater predictability for farmers and food security, said the High Commission.

The signing ceremony held recently was attended by Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh Md Salim Khan, Chairman of BADC Md Azizul Islam, and High Commissioner of Canada Ajit Singh, alongside senior officials from Canada, Bangladesh and Canpotex International Pte Ltd.

Secretary Salim Khan highlighted the importance of ensuring a reliable supply of quality fertiliser to support Bangladesh’s farmers and agricultural production.

High Commissioner Ajit Singh said Canada is proud to be a reliable partner in supporting Bangladesh’s farmers and food security in this time of need with the world’s best quality potash fertiliser.

"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.”

Canada looks forward to expanding cooperation in agricultural technology such as food processing and value addition, cold-chain and supply-chain technologies, genetics, biofertilizers, sustainable and climate-smart agriculture, research and knowledge partnership, helping strengthen productivity and resilience in Bangladesh’s agriculture sector.