PANCHAGARH, Nov 20, 2021 (BSS) - Around 4,060 small and marginal farmers

received seeds and fertilizers free of cost in all ten unions of Debiganj
upazila under Panchagarh district here today.

  Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) of Debiganj upazila arranged the
distribution programme under the auspices of farmers incentive and
rehabilitation programme to enhance production in current fiscal year 2021-
2022 on the premises of upazila agriculture office at noon.

   Railways Minister Advocate Nurul Islam Sujon addressed the programme
virtually from Dhaka as the chief guest.

   Speaking on the occasion, the minister said the farmer-friendly government
is working relentlessly to modernise the agriculture sector.

   The government is giving subsidy in agriculture sector for farmer's
benefits and to ensure food security for all, he added.

   The minister urged the farmers to use modern technology in agriculture to
boost production.

   Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Debiganj (UNO) Prottoy Hasan presided over the
function.

   Upazila parishad chairman of Debiganj, Abdul Malek Chistee was present as
special guest. It was addressed, among others, by female vice-chairman Babul
Hossein Sarker, upazila Awami League president Gias Uddin chowdary.
Agriculture officer Safiar Rahman gave the welcome address.

   The seed and fertilizers were distributed among the listed farmers. Of
them 2000 farmers got Maize seeds, 1000 farmers got wheat, 500 mustard seeds,
400 farmers got groundnut seeds, 100 farmers got onion and 60 farmers got
pulse seeds and necessary fertilizers under incentive programme.