Bank Asia installs solar-powered irrigation system for farmers in Rangpur

Bank Asia PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (RDA), Bogura, has implemented a two-tier solar-powered irrigation project in Pirgacha upazila of Rangpur as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

The initiative aims to support marginal farmers by ensuring an adequate and sustainable water supply for agricultural activities.

The project was recently handed over to the local farmers' association, according to a press release.

AKM Oli Ullah, director general (additional secretary) of the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development, Bogura, attended the handover ceremony as the chief guest.

MA Hamid, head of Rangpur branch of Bank Asia, presided over the programme.

The solar-powered irrigation system can extract and supply up to 50,000 litres of water per hour, significantly contributing to farmers' irrigation needs while also providing a reliable source of clean water for household use.

Rashed Mahmud, assistant vice-president of the bank, and Ferdous Khan, director of RDA, Bogura, along with members of the farmers' association, were also present.