For the first time since gaining independence, a cargo ship from Pakistan transporting rice is scheduled to arrive at Mongla seaport this week.

The vessel, flying the Pakistani flag and carrying 25 metric tonnes (MT) of rice, set sail from Karachi’s Qasim Port a few days ago and is anticipated to arrive at Chittagong Port within the next two to three days.

Sources indicate that after offloading 60% of the rice at Chittagong, the ship will cont...