Aman paddy collection drive starts in Bhola

BHOLA, Dec 8: Food Secretary Md Shahabuddin Ahmed inaugurated this season's Aman paddy collection drive at Sadar Upazila godown on Saturday.
He said, "Last year, we collected three lakh metric tons of Aman. This year's target is 6 lakh MT. The farmers sell the paddy to the millers from whom we will buy the paddy at Taka 36 per kilogram."
Deputy Commissioner Md Masud Alam Siddiqi presided over the function.
Among others, Director General of Food Department Arifur Rahman Apu, and Barishal Divisional Food Controller Reza Md Mohsin were present as special guests.