Dhaka Bank distributes agri machinery to farmers in Sirajganj

Dhaka Bank PLC recently distributed modern agricultural machinery to nearly 300 farmers in the Belkuchi upazila of Sirajganj district as part of its special corporate social responsibility initiative.

Abdul Hai Sarker, chairman of the bank and the Bangladesh Association of Banks, distributed the agricultural machinery among the farmers as the chief guest, according to a press release.

In his speech, Sarker said, "We are always committed to the development of the country's agricultural sector."

He added, "This is part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, which we hope will play a major role in the country's socio-economic development and food security."

The distribution programme aimed to increase productivity in agriculture and facilitate farming through the use of modern machinery.

Md Mostaque Ahmed, deputy managing director and chief emerging marketing officer of the bank; and Sahabub Alam Khan, senior executive vice-president and chief financial officer; and Afia Sultana, upazila nirbahi officer of Belkuchi thana; and Protik Mandal, assistant commissioner (land); were present.

According to them, using these equipment will save both time and labour in farming, while increasing yield. They appreciated Dhaka Bank's efforts to revolutionise agricultural development and expressed their gratitude for their ongoing support.

Katebur Rahman, executive vice-president and head of the agricultural banking division of the bank, along with other bank officials, was also present.