Sustainable agricultural production system will play an important role in providing environmental protection, also contribute significantly to ensuring food security, said Bangladesh Bank’s Deputy Governor Abu Farah Md Nasser in a discussion meeting with the local beneficiary farmers in Lalmonirhat.
Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor was visiting the United Commercial Bank (UCB) PLC’s agricultural support scheme titled ‘Bhoroshar Notun Janala.’
He said farmers are now growing wheat and maize in this tobacco-dominant region, which is a positive sign. Besides contributing to building a self-reliant Bangladesh through the development of the agricultural sector, this initiative by United Commercial Bank PLC is posing multifaceted benefits for our farmers.
Central Bank Deputy Governor visited East Harinchara of Lalmonirhat to inspect the progress of the ongoing project, implemented by the Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogura’s Char Development Research Center (CDRC), and funded by UCB, earlier on Saturday.
High officials from UCB were also present at the site. The Deputy Governor, present as Chief Guest, inaugurated the new solar irrigation pump and a resting shade within the project area during this visit.
As per the directives of Bangladesh Bank, United Commercial Bank Plc (UCB) took the initiative to implement the agricultural support scheme - `Bhoroshar Notun Janala’ at the beginning of last year as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR). This project aims to ensure food security and better nutritional quality within the country while also promoting climate-resilient sustainable agriculture.
Besides high officials from UCB and RDA, Md. Anwarul Islam, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank; Arif Quadri, Managing Director and CEO, UCB; ATM Tahmiduzzaman, Additional Managing Director, UCB; Dr. Abdul Majid Pramanik, Joint Director, RDA; and Rezaul Karim Siddique, Presenter at Bangladesh Television’s program ‘Mati O Mansh’ and agricultural data analyst, were present at the discussion meeting.
Under the project jointly implemented by UCB and RDA, farmers are focusing on wheat production on a hundred acres of land in a tobacco-dominated area. The implementation of this project began with an aim to improve the quality of life of farmers and their families.