Eight thousand farmers receive Aush seeds, fertilizers under national government incentive program. Photo : BSS

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, April 23, 2026 (BSS) - A total of 8,000 small and marginal farmers in Shibganj upazila of the district have received Aush paddy seeds and chemical fertilizers under the government’s agricultural incentive program for the 2025–26 fiscal year.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mazharul Islam inaugurated the distribution program on Thursday morning at the Upazila Parishad auditorium while Upazila Agriculture Officer Nayan Mia presided over the programme.
 
The event was organized by the Upazila Administration and the Upazila Agricultural Extension Department.
 
Speaking at the event, the UNO said the government remains committed to supporting farmers and has undertaken various initiatives to strengthen the agricultural sector and boost production.
 
According to officials, each beneficiary farmer received 5 kilograms of Aush paddy seeds, along with 10 kilograms of DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) fertilizer and 10 kilograms of MOP (Muriate of Potash) fertilizer.
 
Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer Sanjay Kumar Sarkar, Upazila Livestock Officer Dr. Shahadat Hossain, Upazila Project Implementation Officer Mizanur Rahman and Rural Development Officer Shahin Akhtar were present, among others.