Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation chairman Md Ruhul Amin Khan has recently inspected various activities of the BADC in Pabna, Natore and Sirajganj districts.
Speaking as chief guest at the programme titled Grow-out Test of Aman Rice Seeds held at BADC鈥檚 鈥嬧�婽ebunia Farm in Pabna on December 6, he said that there was no alternative to good seeds for producing more crops, said a press release on Sunday.
BADC has been properly performing the task of providing quality seeds to farmers since its establishment, he said.
He emphasised on further improving the quality of seeds by keeping in line with the needs of farmers to ensure agricultural security and effectively surviving in competition with private seed entrepreneurs. He urged all those present to ensure that farmers do not face any harassment or discrimination in obtaining agricultural inputs.
He later inspected the activities of the Pabna-Natore-Sirajganj district Minor Irrigation Development project.
At that time, he said that no irregularities and negligence would be tolerated in the implementation of the project activities.
He also gave instructions to ensure transparency and accountability in the tender process by following all financial rules.
The project director, executive engineer and other concerned officials were present during the inspection.