Belkuchi:
 
A program to distribute free seeds and fertilizers among 10,500 small and marginal farmers under the agricultural incentive scheme has been inaugurated in Belkuchi, Sirajganj, aiming to boost agricultural production and encourage growers during the 2026–2027 RABI season.
 
The distribution was launched on Saturday morning (November 14) following a brief discussion held at the Upazila Parishad Auditorium, organized by the Upazila Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). Presided over by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Afrin Jahan, the event was inaugurated by Amirul Islam Khan Alim, Member of Parliament for the Sirajganj-5 constituency, as the chief guest.
 
District BNP member Golam Azam, former convener of Belkuchi Upazila BNP Nurul Islam Golam, former convener of Municipal BNP Altab Hossain Pramanik, Upazila Agriculture Officer Sabab Farhan, Additional Agriculture Officer Mishu Akter, and Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer Sabbir Ahmed Shuvo, among others, addressed the gathering.
 
According to the Upazila DAE office, a total of 10,500 small and marginal farmers across six unions and one municipality in the upazila are receiving 10 kg of DAP fertilizer, 10 kg of MOP fertilizer, and 1 kg of mustard seeds each free of cost for the current RABI season.
 
Concerned officials expressed optimism that this initiative by the agriculture department will help reduce production costs for farmers, expand the cultivation of mustard and other RABI crops, and contribute positively to overall agricultural output in the region.