Fertilizer imports will be increased this year: Agriculture Minister

The minister said that currently there is 35 percent more fertilizer stock in the country compared to the same time last year. Therefore, there is no fertilizer crisis in the country and no fear of a crisis in the future either. For the convenience of farmers, he directed dealers to keep their shops open from 9 am to 5 pm and called on the administration to maintain strict surveillance to prevent fertilizer smuggling.

In addition, the minister urged making the country self-sufficient by expanding the local cultivation of ginger, tomato and green chili. The meeting was presided over by Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner (acting) Md. Rezaul Alam Sarkar; Member of Parliament for Rajshahi-6 constituency Abu Sayeed Chand spoke, and all district administrators of the division and officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension were present.