Sherpur boro paddy procurement drive begins

Member of Parliament for the reserved women’s seat Dr. Sansila Zebrin Priyanka inaugurated the Boro paddy procurement programme at the in Sherpur Sadar upazila district food warehouse premises on Saturday.

The ceremony was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Farida Yasmin. The programme was launched in Sherpur Sadar upazila aiming to facilitate direct procurement from farmers at fair prices.
Key officials present at the event included Additional District Magistrate Md. Shakil Ahmed, District Food Officer Nazmul Haque Bhuiyan, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mahmudul Hasan, and Sherpur Press Club General Secretary Masud Hasan Badal.

According to the District Food Department, during the current Boro season, 2,946 metric tons of paddy will be collected from farmers at Taka 36 per kilogram. In addition, 19,690 metric tons of rice will be procured at Taka 49 per kilogram, and 1,826 metric tons of Atap rice at Taka 48 per kilogram.

The programme is part of ongoing efforts to support local farmers and ensure a stable supply of rice in the district.