2,160 farmers get free seeds, fertiliser at Bhanga

BHANGA, FARIDPUR, Nov 15:  A total of 2,160 small and marginal farmers in Bhanga Upazila of Faridpur received free seeds and chemical fertilisers under the government's agricultural incentive programme for the 2026-27 Rabi season.

The initiative aims to boost the production of mustard, lentils and khesari.

The distribution programme was held on the Upazila Agriculture office premises around 10am on Sunday, organised by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).

Faridpur-4 MP Md Shahidul Islam Babul attended the programme as chief guest and handed over seeds and fertilisers to the farmers.

Presided over by Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Mahmudul Hasan, the programme was conducted by Upazila Agriculture Officer Molla Al Mamun.

Of the beneficiaries, 1,850 farmers each received one kilogram of mustard seeds, 10kg of DAP fertiliser and 10kg of MOP fertiliser.

Another 230 farmers each received five kilograms of lentil seeds, 10kg of DAP and 5kg of MOP fertiliser.

The remaining 80 farmers each received eight kilograms of khesari seeds, 10kg of DAP and 5kg of MOP fertiliser.