1 billion tk incentive at 5% interest for farmers



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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Stock image

The prime minister made the announcement in a video conference with officials from the Khulna and Barisal departments of Ganabhaban on Sunday.

The Prime Minister said: “Bangladesh Bank will establish a new scheme worth Rs 5 billion in the agricultural sector. Here I will create a Rs 5 billion incentive fund in the agriculture sector alone. The interest rate here will be a maximum of 5 percent. ” He said the funds will go to small and medium farmers in rural areas. Those who produce poultry, farm farms, fruits, spicy foodstuffs can borrow from it, so that production can be increased and supply increased.

Sheik Hasina said agriculture from agriculture as the leading country, “Food security must be guaranteed. In that case, we have taken special initiatives. Boron rice will be lifted in a few days. And to ensure that farmers get a fair price For this crop, the Food Ministry will buy more rice with rice than last time, buying more than two metric tons of lakh.

The Prime Minister said that Tk. 1 billion has been allocated for fertilizer subsidy, Tk. 1 crore for the mechanization of agriculture, Tk. 1 crore for seeds and Tk. 1 crore for farmers.

The prime minister said: “One thing to note, the coronavirus has rocked the world in that way, but here food can be fatal.” But in Bangladesh we have land, there are people. Our soil is fertile. But we can help many people by meeting their own needs if we can produce food properly. Produce so that the people of the country do not suffer. He said disaster would come, but it had to be dealt with bravely.

The Prime Minister said that ceremonies cannot be held outside of the Bengali New Year. He said: ‘Many do not want to listen. What causes infection. Many districts have been infected. If it does not increase, then action must be taken. All Paula Baisakh’s ceremonies will be closed. Have a family celebration.

Sheikh Hasina said that the police-administration has been instructed to transport the food grains that are produced from one place to another, or for those who are going to harvest the rice. The job will not be closed at all.

The necessary stores will be open until a certain time. In addition, some initiatives can be taken in digital Bangladesh to deliver goods to people’s homes. It will also create employment for some people. The Prime Minister said hats and bazaars can be closed at least once a week by keeping the distance from the large field or open space without having to close it completely. Many people have said to watch it, so as not to crowd it.



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