NCC Bank PLC recently distributed free agricultural inputs among 3,000 marginal farmers in Bagbari, Padmapara and Mahasthangarh areas of Bogura under its special Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The initiative aims to boost agricultural production, strengthen farmers’ financial capacity and contribute to national food security. The distributed inputs included various types of vegetable and mustard seeds, fertilizers and pesticides.

At a distribution ceremony held at Government Shaheed Zia Degree College in Bagbari, Gabtali, Morshed Milton, Member of Parliament from Bogura-7 constituency, attended as the Chief Guest, while Mohammed Nurun Newaz Salim, Chairman of NCC Bank, was present as the Guest of Honour. They distributed agricultural inputs among the marginal farmers. The programme was presided over by Md. Taufiqur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner of Bogura. Engineer Abdus Salam, Vice-Chairman; Khairul Alam Chaklader, Chairman of the Executive Committee; M. Shamsul Arefin, Managing Director; Md. Zakir Anam, Additional Managing Director of NCC Bank; Dr. Md. Abdul Majid Pramanik, Director General of Rural Development Academy; Sohel Md. Shamsuddin Firoz, Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension; and Mohammad Hafizur Rahman, Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Gabtali, attended the programme. Senior officials of the Bank, government officials, local public representatives and distinguished personalities were also present.

Speaking on the occasion, Morshed Milton, MP appreciated NCC Bank’s initiative to support marginal farmers, stating that the distribution of essential agricultural inputs would enhance farmers’ production capacity and contribute to agricultural development and food production in the region. Referring to various initiatives undertaken by Hon’ble Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for farmers’ welfare, he emphasized the importance of continuing such programmes and thanked NCC Bank for its contribution to the agricultural sector.

Mohammed Nurun Newaz Salim, Chairman of NCC Bank, said, “NCC Bank is committed not only to achieving business growth but also to contributing to the socioeconomic development of the country through its CSR initiatives. Agriculture remains one of the key driving forces of Bangladesh’s economy. Responding to the call of the Hon’ble Prime Minister to strengthen agricultural production and improve farmers’ livelihoods, we have undertaken this initiative to distribute seeds, fertilizers and pesticides free of cost among marginal farmers in Bogura.” He further stated that the Bank plans to extend similar support to farmers in other districts while exploring opportunities to improve agricultural storage facilities and promote modern farming technologies.

M. Shamsul Arefin, Managing Director of NCC Bank, said, “Ensuring food security and supporting sustainable agricultural growth are among our important priorities. As part of our ongoing CSR commitment, we are providing essential agricultural inputs to marginal farmers to help enhance their productivity and reduce cultivation costs. We believe this initiative will encourage mustard and vegetable cultivation in Bogura and contribute positively to overall agricultural production.”

Meanwhile, at a separate distribution ceremony held at Padmapara Hafizia Madrasa and Karigori Etimkhana, Md. Helaluzzaman Talukder Lalu, former Member of Parliament and Adviser to the BNP Chairperson, attended as the Chief Guest and distributed agricultural inputs among marginal farmers. At another ceremony held at Mahasthangarh Shah Sultan Balkhi Fazil Madrasa, M. R. Islam Swadhin, Administrator of Bogura City Corporation, attended as the Chief Guest and distributed agricultural inputs among the farmers.