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RANGAMATI, Aug 12, 2026 (BSS) - Free seeds of transplanted Aman paddy were distributed among more than 200 farmers affected by recent natural disasters in Kaptai upazila of the district today.

The seed distribution programme was organized by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) at Kaptai Agriculture Office premises at 10.30am.

Kaptai Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Raihanul Islam inaugurated the programme as the chief guest. Upazila Agriculture Officer Ahsan Habib chaired the programme. 

According to officials of the agriculture department, the seeds were distributed under the free high-yielding transplanted Aman seed assistance programme for farmers whose Aman rice fields were damaged by the recent floods.

The initiative is being implemented under the 2026-27 fiscal year programme to support affected farmers and help them resume Aman cultivation.