Ensure proper use of agri-credit, timely repayment
Sunday, 5 December 2010
SHERPUR, Dec 4 (UNB): Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury Saturday urged the farmers to play their role in strengthening country's economy through proper utilisation of agricultural credits.
She also urged the farmers to repay the loans in time for ensuring future access to agriculture credits.
Matia Chowdury made the appeal while speaking as chief guest at the inaugural function of a new branch of Krishi Bank at Kakarkandi in the district.
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Atiur Rahman was the special guest at the function.
Earlier, the Agriculture Minister and the BB Governor joined another function at Sohagpur in Nalitabari Upazila and distributed Trust Bank cheques as donation to widows of the martyred freedom fighters.
Addressing the function, Dr Atiur Rahman said majority of the freedom fighters were village farmers and their family members. "But they still remain neglected. It's the responsibility of all in the society to help such distressed people."
He said the government has been working to reach banking facilities to the people in remote areas. The government initiative will get further boost with the opening of more bank branches in such areas and introduction of mobile-banking.
Bangladesh Krishi Bank Chairman Dr Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled was present at both the functions.
She also urged the farmers to repay the loans in time for ensuring future access to agriculture credits.
Matia Chowdury made the appeal while speaking as chief guest at the inaugural function of a new branch of Krishi Bank at Kakarkandi in the district.
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Atiur Rahman was the special guest at the function.
Earlier, the Agriculture Minister and the BB Governor joined another function at Sohagpur in Nalitabari Upazila and distributed Trust Bank cheques as donation to widows of the martyred freedom fighters.
Addressing the function, Dr Atiur Rahman said majority of the freedom fighters were village farmers and their family members. "But they still remain neglected. It's the responsibility of all in the society to help such distressed people."
He said the government has been working to reach banking facilities to the people in remote areas. The government initiative will get further boost with the opening of more bank branches in such areas and introduction of mobile-banking.
Bangladesh Krishi Bank Chairman Dr Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled was present at both the functions.