In celebration of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja, Bangladesh has sent 500 kilogrammes of aromatic Chinigura rice to India as a gift for distribution. The initiative has been undertaken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On Monday, 22 September, a pickup van carrying the rice consignment crossed into India through the Akhaura Land Port in Brahmanbaria, entering Tripura’s Agartala Land Port.
Details of the Gift Consignment
| Item | Brand | Quantity | Destination | Purpose |
| Rice | Chashi (Chinigura aromatic rice) | 500 kg | From Dhaka to Agartala → New Delhi | To be gifted and distributed during Durga Puja |
The rice, branded “Chashi”, will be delivered to the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, which will then distribute it among distinguished Indian personalities as a Puja gift.
Rajib Bhuiya, proprietor of Sueb Trade International, the C&F agent responsible for customs clearance at the port, confirmed the details: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent 500 kilogrammes of aromatic Chinigura rice for the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi. These will be presented as gifts to important figures in India during Durga Puja.”
This symbolic gesture not only highlights the cultural bond between Bangladesh and India but also reflects a tradition of festive goodwill and diplomatic warmth during one of the region’s most celebrated religious occasions.
