Photo: PIDDHAKA, April 5, 2026 (BSS) - Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid today directed the authorities concerned to work intensively to prevent crop losses in the country's haor regions. Describing the haor region as a major production hub of crops, particularly rice, the minister stressed that no paddy should be lost. He emphasized close monitoring of weather conditions in the haor areas and urged authorities to remain prepared for any situation. Amin Ur Rashid also directed officials to ensure the availability of agricultural labourers so that paddy can be harvested without delay. Chaired by Agriculture Secretary Rafiqul E Mohamed, the meeting was also attended virtually by field-level administration and agriculture officials from haor districts.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 05, 2026 15:37 UTC