Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has said the level of destruction in the flood-affected Chattogram region is extremely colossal. 'Any irregularity or corruption in the distribution of seeds and vaccines for cattle will not be accepted. The government has a zero tolerance policy on the issue,' he said during a meeting with divisional and district officials at Chattogram Circuit House today. The minister emphasized that while it is not feasible for the government to address all losses immediately, seeds, fertilizers, cattle vaccines, and other essential support are being provided to farmers for their swift recovery. Amin Ur Rashid also mentioned that 100% of the livestock in the flood-affected areas will receive the FMD (foot-and-mouth disease) vaccine within the next 15 days. He urged relevant officials to act with the highest level of responsibility to ensure that all government aid reaches the genuinely affected individuals and that no one is left without support. Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Khorshed Alam and senior officials of the various departments under the ministry were present at the meeting.
The minister further stressed the importance of community support during difficult times, stating that when the government and society support those affected, it empowers them to rebound. The government is diligently working for the rehabilitation of flood-affected farmers and others.
Concerning the health protection of livestock, the minister announced that 100% of the livestock in the flood-affected areas will receive the FMD (foot-and-mouth disease) vaccine within the next 15 days. He emphasized that officials must act with the highest level of responsibility to guarantee that all government aid reaches the genuinely affected individuals and that no one is left without support.
The meeting at Chattogram Circuit House was attended by Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Khorshed Alam and senior officials of the various departments under the ministry. The minister's remarks underscore the government's commitment to transparent and effective relief distribution in the flood-affected areas.
