DHAKA: A total of Tk 13,675 crore has been allocated for agricultural sector in the 2016-17 FY for the development of the sector of the country.

Finance Minister AMA Muhith unveiled the allocation in his budget speech for the fiscal year 2016-17 in the parliament on Thursday (June 2).

The minister said “As many as 499 agriculture information and communication centers at upazila level and 727 farmers' information and consultation centers at union level have been established. Farmers are getting expert services from these centers.”

“Bangladesh retains the 4th position in fresh water fish production. At the same time, nutrition demand of the population is being met by ensuring growth in production of milk, meat and egg and increase in per capita availability of these products, he added.

BDST: 2134 HRS, JUN 2, 2016
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