Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries and Livestock  Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid made remarks today while addressing a view exchange  meeting with officials from the departments of Agriculture, Food, and  Fisheries and Livestock at the Cumilla Circuit House. Photo: BSS

CUMILLA, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries and Livestock 
Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid today described the current administration 
as agriculture-friendly, noting the sector has been prioritized for national 
welfare.

The minister made these remarks today while addressing a view exchange 
meeting with officials from the departments of Agriculture, Food, and 
Fisheries and Livestock at the Cumilla Circuit House.

Stressing the government's commitment to the people, the minister stated that 
the public trusts the administration to work for the country's welfare. 

"Since 70 percent of the population depends on agriculture, the nation's 
economic position would be significantly strengthened only through the 
advancement of the agricultural field," he added.

He further emphasized the necessity of active cooperation and support from 
officials working at the field-level to realize this vision.

Highlighting the critical role of fisheries and livestock in ensuring 
national food security and driving economic development, the minister urged 
all concerned to work with sincerity to further advance these sectors.

Touching upon political pledges, the minister mentioned that most of the 
BNP's promises in the last election were directed toward farmers and marginal 
communities. 

The implementation of such promises would primarily benefit the farming 
population, he said, adding that the government believes the well-being of 
the 70 percent of the population engaged in agriculture is essential for the 
administration's overall success.

Organised by the Cumilla District Administration, the meeting was chaired by 
Deputy Commissioner Md. Reza Hasan. 

The session was attended by Superintendent of Police (SP) Asaduzzaman, 
Director General (DG) of the Department of Fisheries Md. Abdur Rauf, DG of 
the Department of Livestock Services Dr. Abu Sufian, Director of the 
Department of Livestock Services Shamsul Alam, Director of the Chattogram 
Regional Food Control Office S M Kaiser Ali and Deputy Director of the 
Department of Agricultural Extension Md. Mizanur Rahman, alongside other 
departmental, district, and upazila level officials.

The participants discussed the development of the agriculture, food, and 
fisheries sectors, focusing on increasing service quality and reviewing the 
progress of ongoing activities. 

During the session, speakers highlighted various problems and potentials 
encountered at the field level. 

Following the discussions, the minister provided necessary directives for 
resolving existing issues and concluded by seeking full cooperation from 
field-level officials to ensure sectoral success.