Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Tangail today, Tuesday (April 14), to launch the nationwide "Farmer Card" distribution program. The visit coincides with the festive celebrations of Pohela Baishakh, creating a dual atmosphere of celebration across the district.
The Prime Minister’s itinerary begins at 10:00 AM with a visit to the shrine of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani to pay his respects. Following this, he will move to Shaheed Maruf Stadium to formally inaugurate the "pre-piloting" phase of the Farmer Card distribution.
This initiative aims to ensure farmers receive fair prices for their produce and direct access to government benefits. According to Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid, the project will begin in 11 locations across the country, including Tangail, with a full nationwide rollout expected within four years.
The Prime Minister is also expected to address a large farmers' rally at Shaheed Smriti Municipal Park and inaugurate an agricultural fair. Local leaders and residents hope for official announcements regarding long-standing demands reopening of Tangail’s abandoned airport. Construction of a permanent embankment to prevent Jamuna River erosion. The upgrading of Tangail Municipality to a City Corporation. The conversion of Government Sa'dat College into a full-fledged university.
A four-tier security blanket has been thrown over the city. Superintendent of Police Mohammad Shamsul Alam Sarkar confirmed that district police and various intelligence units are on high alert. While two helipads have been prepared, officials suggest the Prime Minister may arrive by road via the "Bangladesh First" bus service.
In the first phase, 1,470 farmers from Gharinda Union will receive cards, with 15 individuals receiving them directly from the Prime Minister during the ceremony.
