Boro paddy harvest satisfactory: Adviser Jahangir

This season's Boro paddy harvest in the country has been satisfactory harvesting will be completed within the scheduled timeframe, Agriculture Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said today (26 April).

He made the remark while at Arial Beel in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj district to inspect the Boro harvest and exchange views with farmers.

Highlighting the natural diversity of Arial Beel, the adviser stressed the importance of preserving the region's biodiversity and environment. "Necessary measures have been taken for water drainage and the transportation of crops in Arial Beel and surrounding areas."

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During the interaction, farmers requested the withdrawal of cases filed against those who had protested the construction of an airport in Arial Beel.

In response, Jahangir, also the home affairs adviser, assured them that necessary steps would be taken to withdraw the cases.

Farmers also urged for the establishment of patrol posts to prevent illegal soil trading, to which the adviser directed the concerned authorities to set up patrol posts urgently.

Speaking at the event, Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan said that locals must cooperate to preserve the environment of Arial Beel.

Adilur also noted that several development projects have been undertaken for Munshiganj, and emphasised that the projects must be implemented properly to ensure food security and achieve self-sufficiency in food production.

Agriculture Secretary Md Emdad Ullah Mian and senior officials of the district administration were also present.