Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock and Food Minister Amin-ur-Rashid Yasin announced that he will not accept any government salary or allowances during his tenure. Speaking at a press briefing at Comilla Circuit House on Saturday, February 21, 2026, he stated that since becoming minister, he has been using his own car and personally purchased fuel, avoiding the use of government vehicles and related expenses.

Yasin highlighted his role in establishing Comilla’s first export-oriented factory and credited local encouragement for sparking an industrial transformation in the region. He also emphasized Comilla’s pioneering role in modern agriculture, referencing Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan’s irrigation projects and the internationally recognized “Comilla Model.” Yasin described himself as a farmer and pledged to prioritize agricultural development across the country.

The minister further announced plans to build cold storage facilities to help Comilla’s farmers preserve their crops and expressed his commitment to maintaining the city’s historic reputation as the “city of tanks and banks.”