Habiganj: Paddy procurement drive was inaugurated in Baniachong upazila of the district today. Secretary of the Food Ministry Md. Masudul Hasan led the inauguration at a view-exchange meeting with the farmers at Subidpur village of the upazila, serving as the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Masudul Hasan emphasized that paddy will be purchased directly from actual farmers. The District Administration will monitor the process to prevent syndicate interference. He asserted the government’s commitment to ensuring that farmers receive a fair price for their crops, stating that any syndicate operations would not be tolerated and legal action would be pursued against any violations.
The event was presided over by Baniachang Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mahmuda Begum Sathi. Special guests included Deputy Commissioner Dr. Md. Faridur Rahman, Sylhet Division Regional Food Controller SM Saiful Islam, and Habiganj Agricultural Extension Department Deputy Director Md. Aktaruzzaman, who were present to support the initiative.