Social Welfare Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain spoke at Dinajpur Deputy Commissioner’s conference room during monthly law-and-order meeting. Photo : BSS

DINAJPUR, Aug 9, 2026 (BSS)- Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain today advised the agriculture department to ensure the proper use of chemical fertilisers.

He said, "There is an adequate stock of fertilisers. No shortage of any type of fertiliser or agricultural input should be allowed to occur during Aman paddy cultivation."

The minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the monthly law-and-order meeting of the district administration held at the conference room of the Dinajpur Deputy Commissioner.

Dr Zahid said, "Among all the districts, Dinajpur is a border district. As a result, various types of narcotics easily enter the district from neighbouring countries. Law enforcement agencies must remain vigilant and strictly prevent the entry of drugs into the country from neighbouring countries."

Referring to the government's zero-tolerance policy against drugs, the minister instructed law enforcement agencies to conduct strict drives against drug-related activities.

He said, "No mercy will be shown to drug traffickers, transporters or users."

He further said, "Dinajpur is a food-producing district, and paddy transplantation is still ongoing for the upcoming Aman season.

"There is no shortage of fertilisers in the country; there is an adequate stock. The agriculture department has been directed to ensure the proper use of chemical fertilisers. If the right amount of fertiliser is used in paddy fields, yields will be better."

He advised the Deputy Commissioner to provide information on fertiliser availability based on demand and assured all concerned that fertiliser requirements would be met in a timely manner.