TDS Desk:

To support and rehabilitate farmers affected by the last July-August flash flood, the Ministry of Agriculture is disbursing incentives directly to farmers’ preferred bKash accounts.

In addition to providing seeds and fertilizers, this incentive will help the affected farmers maintain production.

The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to provide Tk 1,000 as incentive to flood-affected farmers through MFS channels. Farmers can receive this incentive in their preferred MFS account, said a press release.

Among them, 1.34 lakh farmers have been chosen for the government incentive that they will receive through their bKash accounts. They can use this incentive through their bKash wallets as well as cash out from nearby agent points at a reduced charge of Taka 7.

Last year, many farmers were affected by the flash flood in various areas including Chattogram, Sylhet, Noakhali, and Cumilla.

In 56 upazilas of seven districts, the affected farmers are now receiving the government incentives directly into their bKash accounts in the fastest possible time, all from the comfort of their homes.