Lalmonirhat: The government will provide food assistance for three months to farmers in haor regions affected by flashfloods and the onrush of hilly water, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu announced on Sunday. As per the directives of the Prime Minister, the food assistance will be extended to the affected farmers, he stated.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Agriculture Ministry has also been instructed to implement rehabilitation measures. Minister Dulu made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the ‘Bidyanondo Self-Employment Project 2026’ at Shaheed Abul Kashem College ground in Lalmonirhat district.
Lists of affected farmers are being prepared in districts including Kishoreganj, Netrokona, Sunamganj, Habiganj, Sylhet, and Brahmanbaria, the minister informed. Additionally, special cards will be issued to enlisted farmers, allowing them to receive monthly assistance, he added.
The formal launch of the programme is scheduled for May 6 in Sunamganj. Meanwhile, the Bidyanondo Foundation has distributed income-generating support materials among 101 underprivileged families. The assistance includes shop goods, vans, cattle, and sewing machines aimed at improving livelihoods.