MP Selimuzzaman Selim Inaugurates Agricultural Incentive Distribution for 4,400 Farming Families in Muksudpur

To enhance agricultural production, strengthen food security, and support small and marginal farmers, the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) inaugurated the Agricultural Incentive Programme for the Kharif-II season of the 2025–26 fiscal year in Muksudpur Upazila of Gopalganj. Under the programme, 4,400 farming families from 270 villages across the upazila will receive free seeds, fertilizers, fruit and forest tree saplings, and other agricultural inputs.

The inauguration ceremony was held on Sunday (5 July) at 11:00 a.m. at the Muksudpur Upazila Parishad Auditorium. The programme was formally inaugurated by Selimuzzaman Selim, MP, Member of Parliament for Gopalganj-1 and Joint Organizing Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who attended the event as the chief guest.

The ceremony was attended by Md. Abul Basar Mia, Additional Deputy Director (Horticulture) of the Department of Agricultural Extension, Gopalganj, as the special guest. The programme was chaired by Mahmud Ashik Kabir, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Muksudpur, while the welcome address was delivered by Md. Mizanur Rahman, Upazila Agriculture Officer.

Addressing the gathering, MP Selimuzzaman Selim described agriculture as one of the country's key economic pillars. He said the government's farmer-friendly policies continue to provide various incentive programmes aimed at reducing production costs, increasing crop yields, and ensuring national food security. He expressed confidence that such initiatives would strengthen agricultural productivity and contribute to the development of the rural economy.

He further stated that farmers from 270 villages in Muksudpur Upazila would benefit from the programme and urged them to make proper use of the distributed seeds, fertilizers, and saplings. He also emphasized the importance of caring for the saplings to promote both agricultural production and environmental conservation.

In his presidential remarks, UNO Mahmud Ashik Kabir said the government plans to distribute approximately 250 million saplings across the country over the next five years as part of its nationwide tree plantation programme. He noted that the initiative would play a significant role in maintaining ecological balance, addressing the adverse effects of climate change, increasing greenery, and ensuring sustainable environmental development. He called upon beneficiaries to nurture the distributed saplings so they can grow into mature trees.

Among those present were Md. Abirul Islam, Assistant Land Officer; Md. Nurul Amin, Upazila Election Officer; Abdus Salam Khan, President of Muksudpur Upazila BNP; Md. Tarikul Islam Raju, General Secretary of Muksudpur Upazila BNP; Abdullah Al Mamun, Officer-in-Charge of Muksudpur Police Station; Laila Islam, Upazila Women Affairs Officer; Sayad Uddin Ahmed, Upazila Youth Development Officer; Abdul Kaiyum Sharif, Office Secretary of Upazila BNP; Md. Bacchu Sheikh, Agriculture Affairs Secretary of Upazila BNP; Abul Bashar Tultu Biswas, President of Muksudpur Municipal BNP; Md. Mashiur Rahman Mintu, General Secretary of Municipal BNP; Mahfuz Hasan, Member Secretary of Upazila Jubo Dal; Kamruzzaman Swapan, Joint Convener; Mehedi Hasan Biplob, Convener of Upazila Swechchhasebak Dal; Abdul Kaiyum Munshi, Member Secretary; Md. Chiru Mia, President of Muksudpur Press Club; Kazi Md. Ohidul Islam, General Secretary; Joint General Secretaries Delwar Hossain and Shamchul Arefin Mukta; Office Secretary Paresh Biswas; Publicity Secretary Md. Mamun Molla; Sports Secretary Babul Sheikh; members Nur Alam Sheikh and Miran Gazi, along with officials from various government departments, political leaders, journalists, and local dignitaries.

Following the ceremony, free seeds, fertilizers, fruit and forest tree saplings, and other agricultural inputs were distributed among the beneficiary farmers under the government incentive programme. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from farmers, public representatives, government officials, political leaders, journalists, and members of civil society, creating a vibrant atmosphere at the Upazila Parishad Auditorium.

Agriculture officials expressed optimism that the incentive programme would reduce production costs for farmers, encourage modern and sustainable farming practices, and make a meaningful contribution to ensuring the country's long-term food security.