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World Food Day 2022 is to be followed in the country today, 16 October, as elsewhere in the world in an appropriate manner.

This year’s theme of the day is “Kauke Poshchatey Rekhey Noy-Valo Uthpadoney Uttom Pushti, Surokkhito Poribesh Abong Unnoto Jibon”. which means “Leaving no one behind – better nutrition, safer environment and better life in better heat”.

The Agriculture Ministry and the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) jointly observe the day.

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the evening of the day.

In his message, President Abdul Hamid said agriculture is one of the main drivers of poverty reduction and economic development in Bangladesh.

Highlighting the role of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the agriculture sector of the country, he said Bangabandhu called for agricultural revolution in rebuilding the country.

Bangabandhu ensured the distribution of Khas land, fertilizers, pesticides, improved seeds and other agricultural outputs among the farmers, the head of the state recalled.

Regarding this, the country has achieved self-sufficiency in food grains as a result of the adoption of appropriate policies and measures by the government, he said, adding that along with crops, enormous success has been achieved in the animal-protein sector.

If agricultural production is increased alongside controlling inflation, it will be possible to earn foreign exchange by exporting food products at high prices to the world market, he said.

He stressed the need for continuing relentless efforts of all concerned for developing and expanding new nutrient-rich crop varieties and appropriate technologies in order to sustain food and nutritional security.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said in continuation of the plans and programs taken by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Awami League government has been taking and implementing various agriculture-friendly and realistic initiatives for the development of agriculture for the last 13.5 years.

Taking the development of agriculture and farmers’ welfare into the highest consideration, a range of work plans and initiatives, including the National Agriculture Policy 2018, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-2030, Delta Plan-2100 and the Food Safety Act, have been taken by the government, the premier said.

Initiatives were also taken to ensure the distribution of agriculture-based loans, the opening of bank accounts with Tk10 and innovation of climate-tolerant varieties and technologies, Sheikh Hasina said.

“We have increased allocation further in agriculture research and education,” she added.

“We have constructed the Padma Bridge with our own funding to establish uninterrupted, cost-effective and speedy communication between 21 districts of the South-Western region with the capital,” she continued.

Through this bridge, the quality of farmer’s life in the region will improve, she added.

She hoped that a happy, prosperous and developed Sonar (Golden) Bangladesh as dreamt by Bangabandhu can be built by 2041 with the participation of the government as well as everyone by meeting nutritional needs through ensuring safe food and eliminating hunger and poverty.

Both the president and the premier wished for the overall success of all programs taken on the occasion of World Food Day 2022.

 

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FBCCI Urges Action Against Unscrupulous Traders

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The Market Monitoring Committee of FBCCI has urged the concerned market committees to be vigilant in preventing traders from engaging in dishonest practices to earn additional profits.

Md Amin Helaly, Senior Vice-President of FBCCI and Convener of the Market Monitoring Committee, issued this call during a meeting of FBCCI’s Market Monitoring Committee with local market committee leaders at Mohammadpur Town Hall Katcha Market in the capital on Wednesday.

Addressing the meeting as the chief guest, Helaly emphasized the importance of identifying and punishing dishonest businessmen and their associates.

He urged the collection of reports on dishonest traders and their submission to FBCCI, stating, “We will take stringent action against them in collaboration with the government.”

Helaly stated that FBCCI is closely monitoring the market to ensure stability during Ramadan, emphasizing the federation’s role in this regard as a representative of the private sector.

He remarked, “Our efforts will continue in coordination with various government agencies. However, consumers also need to adjust their purchasing habits. Market activities for a month should be more balanced than those on any single day.”

Directors of FBCCI and members of the Bazaar Monitoring Committee were also in attendance at the meeting.

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US Stresses Collaboration with Bangladesh on Key Issues: Blinken

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extends congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on their Independence Day, March 26.

Blinken, on behalf of the United States, sends warm wishes to all Bangladeshis on this significant occasion.

In a statement, Blinken expresses the United States’ eagerness to bolster the partnership and people-to-people connections between the two nations in the coming year.

“The United States takes pride in collaborating with Bangladesh on various critical issues of today, including combating climate change, promoting economic development, addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis, supporting global peacekeeping efforts, and tackling global health challenges,” he remarks.

Highlighting the partnership’s role in ensuring a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, Blinken emphasizes its significance.

“As Bangladesh marks another year of independence, we reiterate our dedication to strengthening democratic governance and safeguarding human rights – endeavors crucial for Bangladesh’s continued prosperity,” he affirms.

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China-Bangladesh Friendship Strengthened, Notes President Xi Jinping

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the robust and deep-rooted political trust between Bangladesh and China, along with their productive collaboration across various sectors, yielding tangible benefits for both nations.

Xi Jinping highlighted Bangladesh’s steadfast commitment to independence over the past 53 years, its efforts in economic development, and improvements in livelihoods, laying a strong foundation for the realization of the “Sonar Bangla” dream.

In celebration of Independence Day, Xi Jinping conveyed his congratulations to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin through a letter.

He underscored the longstanding friendship between China and Bangladesh as traditional neighboring nations, noting its continual strengthening.

Xi Jinping expressed his keen interest in advancing the China-Bangladesh relationship and pledged cooperation with President Mohammed Shahabuddin to further enhance high-quality Belt and Road Cooperation and deepen the Strategic Partnership of Cooperation between the two countries.

Simultaneously, Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Qiang and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi extended separate congratulatory messages to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud respectively.

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