Prime Bank holds training programme for farmers in Birol

Prime Bank PLC has organised an open agricultural credit disbursement and training programme in Birol upazila of Dinajpur today.

A total of 150 farmers, including both existing borrowers and prospective clients from surrounding areas, participated in the event, according to a press release.

The programme was designed to facilitate easier access to agricultural credit and to enhance farmers' capacity in maize cultivation, one of the region's principal crops.

Mustafizur Rahman Shah, senior scientific officer of the Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, attended the event as a resource person.

M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at Prime Bank, stated, "This initiative reflects our dedication to empowering rural communities by providing access to finance and knowledge, thereby enabling farmers to boost productivity and enhance their livelihoods."

He added that Prime Bank remains steadfast in its support for sustainable agriculture and inclusive growth through community-focused interventions.

Ishteak Ahmed, upazila nirbahi officer of Birol; Mostafa Hasan Imam, upazila agriculture officer; Shahana Pervin, head of agri business of the bank; and Md Abdul Halim, head for North region, were also present.