Disaster Management and Relief minister  Asadul Habib Dulu today spoke as the chief guest at the  inauguration ceremony of the "Bidyanondo Self-Employment Project 2026" held  at the Borobari Shaheed Abul Kashem College. Photo : BSS

LALMONIRHAT, May 3, 2026 (BSS) - Disaster Management and Relief minister 
Asadul Habib Dulu today announced a three-month food assistance programme for 
farmers affected by recent floods and upstream water inflow in Haor areas.

He made the announcement while speaking as the chief guest at the 
inauguration ceremony of the "Bidyanondo Self-Employment Project 2026" held 
at the Borobari Shaheed Abul Kashem College ground here.

The minister said farmers have become financially distressed as paddy fields 
across vast Haor regions have been submerged. "To ease their hardship, the 
government has undertaken an emergency food assistance programme," he said.

"A list of affected farmers is being prepared and those enlisted will receive 
monthly support under a special card system," he added. 

The initiative will cover haor districts including Kishoreganj, Netrokona, 
Sunamganj, Habiganj, Sylhet and Brahmanbaria.

The minister also said the programme will be formally launched in Sunamganj 
on May 6.

Bidyanondo Foundation distributed various livelihood support items including 
shop goods, vans, livestock and sewing machines among 101 underprivileged 
families at the event.