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4.85 lakh farmers receive Tk 568 crore incentives
DHAKA, Feb 17, 2021 (BSS) – The government has given cash incentive
amounting Tk 568.86 crore as gift from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina among
4,85,476 farmers in order to mitigate their sufferings caused by the ongoing
Coronavirus pandemic.
The incentives were disbursed through cash, bkash and bank account of the
farmers at a function held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital, said
a press release.
Planning Minister MA Mannan was the chief guest at the programme with
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim in the chair.
Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of
Fisheries and Livestock Dhirendra Debnath Shambhu also participated in the
programme virtually.
“If there is development in the agricultural sector, there will be overall
development of the country… With the support of the government led by Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina in the last three years, production has increased in
all sectors of agriculture,” Razzak said.
M A Mannan, in his speech, emphasised on consuming fish, meat, milk and
eggs regularly to make the new generation talented and creative.
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