Our agricultural entrepreneurs

I think we should be proud of enterprising people like Mr. Ershadul Bari, Ms. Momota Begum and Mr. Zafar for proving the point that "God helps those who help themselves".

Ours is an agrarian country, and the examples are a move in the right direction through diversity of products like fruits and flowers. We should also feel proud of the local Agricultural Extension Department officials who through their positive encouragement and support helped these worthy people in their endeavour. They do need some recognition, if not through the department at least through the press. This could motivate other officials in other areas.

The Daily Star is doing the right thing in focussing attention on these activities, and more such news items from various areas would be most welcome reading.