'Govt attaches priority to agri sector'

"The government would continue allout cooperation and support for further development of the sector," he said this while he was distributing fertilizers among the flood-affected farmers of Keraniganj upazila.

Terming law and order as a prerequisite for development, he called upon all to remain alert so that no vested quarter can disrupt it.

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Local BNP leaders and union parishad chairman of the upazila also addressed the function with the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) in the chair.

Later, he distributed fertilizers among 5,400 flood-stricken farmers in Shakta and Bashta unions.

He also distributed prizes among the winners of Shaheed Zia Memorial Badminton Competition in Ramer Kanda here.