Agriculture Minister. Md. Abdur Razzak said that farmers have contributed the most to the unimaginable success in agriculture in Bangladesh. They are the front line fighters. If educated meritorious people are involved in this agriculture, investment and innovation in agriculture will increase. Through them the development and production of agriculture will increase further.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the Agro Awards 2020 at Hotel Sonargaon in the capital on Friday (January 6th) evening. Planning Minister MA Mannan was present as the special guest on the occasion. Also present were Nasser Ejaz Vijay, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh and Sheikh Siraj, Director and Media Personality of Channel I.
The Agriculture Minister further said that everyone should come forward to give such awards. Today 10 individuals and organizations have been awarded. But through this, millions of farmers, cultivators and entrepreneurs of the country will be motivated in agriculture.
Standard Chartered Bank Channel I Agro Award 2020 has been given to 10 individuals and organizations for their unique contribution in the field of agriculture. This is the sixth time this agricultural award has been given. This year, the award has been given in a total of nine categories, including two new categories.
The pioneer agronomist ‘Kazi Pearr’ father Dr. was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Kazi M Badruddoza. Besides, the award went to Sakhawat Hossain, Malta Farmer of the Year, Shahida Begum, Onion Seed Farmer of Faridpur, Ershad Mahmud, Chairperson of Change, Professor Lutful Hasan, Vice Chancellor of Jury Special Bangladesh Agricultural University and Kohinoor Kamal, Agricultural Entrepreneur of Chittagong, Best Agricultural Institute (Research). Innovation and Technology) Janata Engineering, Best Agricultural Organization (Cooperation and Implementation) Urban, Best Agricultural Journalist Amirul Islam Hiru and Best Community 'Leaders' in Disaster Prevention.
According to the organizers, the jury board has finally selected the mentioned individuals and organizations after selecting from among hundreds of applications. A total of 24 lakh checks, crests and certificates were distributed among the winners as prizes and honors.
