Web site of agri marketing deptt launched

Kazi Abul Kashem, secretary to agriculture ministry, inaugurated the web site as chief guest at Department Agricultural Extension (DAE) auditorium.

He said the application of e-governance in marketing agricultural products would play a vital role in 'market intelligence' as henceforth the farmers would have the access to updated information about their products.

The e-governance will also make the administration of agricultural department more dynamic, he said, adding that new posts will be created to enhance the manpower of the department.

DAM Director Sirajul Islam told The Daily Star that the farmers could get valuable information on comparative market prices of agricultural products through radio and TV when asked how the farmers would be benefited from the web site as they do not have internet access.

DAE Director General Enamul Haque also addressed the function as special guest.

The web site of DAM is: http://www.dam.gov.bd