Syngenta, DAE celebrate World Food Day in Khulna
Syngenta Bangladesh celebrated World Food Day 2025 under the global theme 'Hand in Hand for Better Food and Better Future', in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) at the DAE Khulna regional office.
The programme highlighted the pivotal role of farmers in ensuring national food security and building resilient, sustainable food systems.
The event was graced by Md Abdur Rahim, Director, Plant Quarantine Wing, DAE, as Chief Guest; Mohammed Shahidul Islam, Director, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Syngenta Bangladesh; S M Rashidul Islam, Special Correspondent, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS); and Shahanuare Shaid Shahin, President, Bangladesh Agricultural Journalist Forum (BAJF), as Special Guests, alongside local farmers. The session was chaired by Md Rafiqul Islam, Additional Director, DAE Khulna region.
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A farmer-led rally, joined by DAE and Syngenta officials, promoted awareness and collective action to end hunger and ensure access to nutritious food for all. Through its ongoing partnerships with DAE and other stakeholders, Syngenta Bangladesh continues to drive innovation, farmer empowerment and sustainable agricultural transformation across the country.
About Syngenta Bangladesh: Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company that supports millions of farmers worldwide to grow safe, nutritious food while caring for the planet. Syngenta Bangladesh is a joint-venture public limited company of Syngenta AG (Switzerland) and the government of Bangladesh through Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC).
