Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque has said Bangladesh can save Tk 100.00 billion annually by reducing dependency on edible oil imports through a revolution in mustard cultivation.
“The government has to import 90 per cent edible oil from abroad to meet the demand for edible oil. As a result, it has to spend Tk 250.00 billion in a year. In such a situation, the government has taken a roadmap to reduce import dependency by producing 50 per cent of the demand in the country,” he said.
Razzaque came up with the information while talking to reporters after a views-exchange meeting with farmers at Kalaroa upazila in Satkhira district on Sunday, according to UNB.
“Honey cultivation has also been increased in the country,” he added.
On the other hand, the farmers are benefitting by cultivating mustard in their Aman, Boro and barren lands, said the minister.
He also assured people of providing necessary support to ensure fair prices to the mustard growers.
Talking about BNP’s movement, Razzaque said “People have no connection with BNP’s movement and BNP cannot topple the government through movement, so there will be no difference to their movement.”
Referring to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the minister said ACC is doing its work independently and the government has no control over it. “ACC has established the rule of law by taking action against corruption. So, BNP is misguiding people by saying ACC is a suppression commission."
