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DHAKA, April 5, 2026 (BSS) - Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid today directed the authorities concerned to work intensively to prevent crop losses in the country's haor regions.
He gave the directive while addressing a review meeting on the overall situation of Boro paddy cultivation, production and harvesting at the conference room of the Ministry of Agriculture as the chief guest.
Describing the haor region as a major production hub of crops, particularly rice, the minister stressed that no paddy should be lost.
"All concerned, including local administration and public representatives, must work in a coordinated manner to ensure smooth harvesting," he said.
Highlighting the importance of timely harvesting, he instructed that an adequate number of combine harvesters must be made available. Non-functional machines should be repaired promptly, and if necessary, additional harvesters should be rented from neighboring regions to complete harvesting on time.
The minister also said fuel supply for harvesters must remain uninterrupted during the harvesting period.
He emphasized close monitoring of weather conditions in the haor areas and urged authorities to remain prepared for any situation. Amin Ur Rashid also directed officials to ensure the availability of agricultural labourers so that paddy can be harvested without delay.
Chaired by Agriculture Secretary Rafiqul E Mohamed, the meeting was also attended virtually by field-level administration and agriculture officials from haor districts.
