8,000 farmers get seeds, fertilizer in Sherpur

The programme of paddy seeds and fertilizers distribution among 8,000 marginal farmers was inaugurated at Nalitabari Upazila in Sherpur district on Tuesday morning.

Department of Agriculture Extension in Nalitabari Upazila organized the programme at Mujib Centenary Stage premises in collaboration with the upazila administration.
Former Agriculture Minister and local MP Begum Matia Chowdhury virtually spoke as the chief guest at the programme with Nalitabari upazila nirbahi officer Christopher Himel Richil in the chair.

Nalitabari Upazila Parishad chairman Moksedur Rahman Lebu, Upazila Awami League general secretary Was Kuruni and municipal mayor Abu Bakar Siddique spoke as special guests.

Nalitabari Upazila agriculture officer Alamgir Kabir gave a welcome speech.

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