Boro paddy harvest satisfactory: Agriculture Adviser

Agriculture and Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday said that this season's Boro paddy harvest in the country has been satisfactory and harvesting will be completed within the scheduled timeframe.

“Arial Beel is an area rich in natural diversity. Everyone must remain vigilant to protect its biodiversity and environment. Necessary measures have been taken to ensure water drainage and facilitate crop transportation in Arial Beel and the surrounding areas,” he said while visiting Arial Beel in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj district to inspect the Boro harvest and exchange views with farmers.

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, the 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, reports UNB.