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Beximco-led JV signs deal with food ministry


Published : 26 Jun 2021 08:49 PM

Beximco Computers Limited (BCL) will lead to ensure an Online Food Stock and Market Monitoring System (FS&MMS) in collaboration with Beximco Limited, Tech Mahindra Ltd, and Tech Valley Networks Ltd building a unique platform for better monitoring and improved governance and management of food stocks while bringing all stakeholders together. 

The government’s roadmap to food and nutritional security, sustainable intensification and diversification of climate resilient food grain production with increased distribution, commercialization and livelihood improvement through technological innovation will be achieved. 

Beximco Computers Limited, in presence of consortium partners, signed an agreement with the Directorate General of Food. The contract signing ceremony was held on Thursday, at the Conference room of DG Food office, according to a statement issued by Beximco.

Modern Food Storage Facility Project (MFSP) funded by World Bank under Directorate General of Food, Ministry of Food has granted ‘BCL-Beximco-TechM-TVNL’ consortium the "Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Online Food Stock and Market Monitoring System (FS&MMS)" project. 

Speaking at the event as a chief guest Minister of Food Sadhan Chandra Majumder said the Ministry of Food's activities are also being modernized and updated in keeping with the continuous efforts to build a better Bangladesh. 

The project aims to build an integrated online platform to manage and monitor food stock across the country. 

Sheikh Muzibar Rahman, Director General, Directorate General of Food presided over the ceremony, Dr. Mosammat Nazmanara Khanum, Secretary, Ministry of Food spoke as a special guest.