On Tuesday (October 27) morning, farmers blocked the Lalmonirhat-Burimari highway in the Parulia Bazar area of Patikapara union in Hatibandha upazila, Lalmonirhat, demanding fertilizer. During the protest, they accused the fertilizer dealer of selling fertilizer in the black market and distributing it through nepotism. The farmers blocked the road for about an hour, causing disruptions in traffic, and later withdrew the blockade following assurances from the upazila administration and agriculture department.
Local farmers alleged that although the concerned fertilizer dealer lives in Bogura, two local individuals named Jadu Member and Bhuttu distribute the fertilizer. The dealer's associates form a syndicate to provide fertilizer to preferred individuals late at night while general farmers fail to get necessary supplies. Being unable to get fertilizer on time during the early maize cultivation season, the angry farmers took to the highway.
Regarding the matter, agriculture officer Harun-or-Rashid stated that there is an adequate stock of fertilizer and distribution is ongoing in six wards. Hatibandha Upazila UNO Dipon Mitra requested the farmers to remain patient, stating that all cardholders will get fertilizer and future distribution will be attempted through cards.
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