Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid announced that the government is committed to elevating farmers to the highest social status, describing the new Farmer Card as a recognition of their dignity. He made the remarks on Wednesday at the Ministry of Agriculture in Dhaka during an inter-ministerial meeting marking the launch of the pre-pilot distribution of the Farmer Card.

The minister stated that a strong agricultural economy ensures a strong national economy, noting that 70 percent of the population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture. Through the Farmer Card, all farmers will be brought under a unified system, helping to organize the agricultural sector. The initiative aims to address mismatches between production and demand and reduce crop wastage. The card will include data on land size, soil health, acidity, crop demand, and production, ensuring fair prices for farmers.

He instructed officials to complete the Farmer Card work properly in 11 blocks across 11 upazilas. Representatives from various ministries and field administration officials joined the meeting, some participating online.