PM Launches Incentives for 9 Sugar Mills, Reopens 6 Closed

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman officially inaugurated a nationwide incentive program for sugarcane farmers across nine sugar mill zones, including Jhenaidah’s traditional Mobarakganj Sugar Mill, during a grand public rally at the historic Madrasah Field in Rajshahi. Connecting via video call on Tuesday afternoon, the PM pressed a digital button to launch the visionary initiative, which aims to encourage sugarcane cultivation through advanced technology and modern techniques. Senior officials, labour leaders, and local farmers of the Mobarakganj Sugar Mill participated virtually in the central event, marking a significant milestone for the agricultural sector.

Highlighting the vital role of the agricultural community, the PM stated, ‘If the farmer survives, the country survives.’ Recalling commitments made during the election campaign eight months prior, the PM emphasised that the government has stood by the farming community as promised. Noting that agricultural loans up to 10,000 Taka were waived within the first week of taking office, the PM announced that nearly 39,000 sugarcane farmers nationwide are being brought under the new incentive program to provide financial and technological backing.

Addressing the industrial sector and the livelihood of labourers, the PM assured the public of the government’s commitment to reviving closed factories. ‘To alleviate the hardships of our working brothers, the decision has been made to restart closed factories,’ the PM stated, adding that effective initiatives are underway to reopen six closed sugar mills through joint participation with private entrepreneurs. Emphasising a people-centric approach, the PM remarked that the administration constantly prioritises the welfare of farmers, workers, and the toiling masses.

Looking ahead, the PM outlined plans for the future distribution of ‘Agriculture Cards’ designed to deliver multifaceted services and ten special benefits to farmers. The virtual broadcast at the Mobarakganj Sugar Mill premises was attended by Managing Director Engineer A.N.M. Zobayer, key general managers Gautam Kumar Mondal, Md. Alamgir Hossain, Md. Jahidul Islam, and Md. Saiful Alam, alongside Workers-Employees Union Acting President Md. Sahar Ali, General Secretary Md. Jahidul Islam, sugarcane grower representatives, and a large gathering of local farmers and employees.