# PM Tarique Rahman to Launch ‘Farmer Card’ Programme on Pohela Boishakh

> Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the Farmer Card program on April 14 during Pohela Boishakh 1433. The card will provide farmers, fishermen, livestock, and dairy producers with access to subsidies, affordabl…

Published: 2026-03-05 · Desk: Latest · Source: R TV

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally inaugurate the “Farmer Card” distribution program on April 14, marking the celebration of Pohela Boishakh 1433. The decision was taken during a review meeting held on Wednesday (March 4) at the Secretariat’s Cabinet Division conference room, chaired by the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibli confirmed that a four-member secretary committee, led by the Finance Secretary, has been formed to oversee the program.

The meeting was attended by Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid, State Minister for Agriculture Sultan Salauddin Tuku, and State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam, along with other relevant officials.

Saleh Shibli stated that the Farmer Card will not be just an identity card; it will serve as a symbol of the rights, dignity, and security of every farmer in the country. Through this card, farmers will gradually receive a range of government services.

Under the Farmer Card program, farmers will gain access to:

Agricultural inputs at fair prices

Government subsidies and incentives

Affordable use of farming machinery

Irrigation facilities at reasonable rates

Easy agricultural loans

Crop insurance

Opportunities to sell produce at fair prices

Agricultural training

Weather and market information via digital platforms

Guidance on pest and disease control

The program will cover not only crop growers but also fishermen, livestock farmers, and dairy farmers.

Saleh Shibli added that, in the pre-pilot phase, data for all types of farmers will be collected within 45 days. The card will then be distributed in nine blocks across eight divisions:

Tangail Sadar

Shibganj (Bogra)

Panchagarh Sadar

Islampur (Jamalpur)

Shailkupa (Jhenaidah)

Nesarabad (Pirojpur)

Juri (Moulvibazar)

Comilla Sadar

Teknaf (Cox’s Bazar)

The program will be implemented by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) under the Ministry of Agriculture.

Under this initiative, landless, marginal, and small farmers will receive assistance of 2,500 BDT for subsidies or agricultural inputs. Additionally, during the Kharif-1 and Kharif-2 seasons, eligible farmers will receive financial grants at government-determined rates.

The Press Secretary also said that, after the pre-pilot and pilot phases, the government plans to implement the Farmer Card program in all upazilas nationwide within the next four years.

Original reporting: https://rtvonline.com/national/371534
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