Dhaka: Enamul Haque Enam, MP, announced today that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has launched the 'Farmer Card' initiative to support marginal farmers in rural areas. He revealed that farmers without their own land will be able to cultivate vegetables on vacant and uncultivated roadside plots, with the government providing the necessary assistance.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Enam made these remarks while serving as the chief guest at a programme for distributing free seeds and fertilisers to farmers in the Shobhondandi area of Patiya upazila this afternoon. The initiative, led by Mabila and Syed Foundation Chairman SM Harun Ur Rashid, saw the distribution of seeds and fertilisers valued at Tk 1,920 each to 250 local farmers.
During the event, Enam expressed concern regarding what he described as propaganda on social media about fertiliser supplies. He also alleged that banned groups are spreading misinformation and attempting to create unrest regarding gas and electricity. Enam urged the public not to engage with those disseminating such misinformation and warned that action would be taken against anyone attempting to incite unrest.
The programme was presided over by SM Harun Ur Rashid, with attendance from former Upazila BNP Member Secretary Khorshed Alam, district BNP member Shafiqul Islam, and former Upazila BNP Joint Convener Moinul Alam Choton, among others. Local BNP, Jubo Dal, and Chhatra Dal leaders and activists were also present.