Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- A ship carrying 52,500 tonnes of wheat from Russia reached the outer anchorage of Chattogram's Kutubdia on Monday, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Food.

It stated that under a cash purchase agreement signed on July 7, the vessel MV Parthi carrying 52,500 tonnes of wheat from Russia arrived at Kutubdia outer anchorage.

Testing of wheat samples from the vessel has already been completed, while necessary steps have been taken to ensure speedy unloading of the consignment.

It was mentioned that out of the total 52,500 tonnes, 31,500 tonnes will be discharged at Chattogram port and the remaining 21,000 tonnes at Mongla port.

The arrival of the fresh wheat from aboard is a key development in efforts...