BSS, Dhaka :
Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) under Ministry of Agriculture and Save the Children International (SCI) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on collaborating towards implementation of Suchana program funded by Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU).
DAE Director General (DG) Krishibid Md Addul Muyeed, and Country Director of Save the Children Onno van Manen signed the MoU on behalf of their respective sides at a function at the DAE office in the city, said a SCI press release here.
Referring to his last visit to Suchana program at Sylhet and Moulvibazar, the DAE DG expressed his deep satisfaction on the Suchana programme’s overall activities and performance.
Food Security is a very important issue during the COVID 19 situation but there is a potential rise in food insecurity during COVID 19 pandemic, Muyeed said, adding however, in response to the possible food insecurity, the Bangladesh government has taken special initiatives to keep agricultural activities running to prevent shortage of supply of essential food items.
The government also extended massive support to small holder farmers across the country to keep continuing growth of diversified crops and vegetables following the seasonal calendar, the DG said.
Referring to his visit, he said that the women and children are engaged in homestead gardening while the government also aims to promote homestead gardening and utilize every single inch of land.
DAE is deeply eager to work together with Save the Children very closely, the DG said and appreciated the SCI for introducing the Sac Bag for wet lands for growing crops and vegetables in the Sylhet region.
Country Director of Save the Children Onno van Manen expressed his sincere thanks to the DAE DG for the continuous and consistent support to Save the Children.
He stated that being a very new person to this (Bangladesh) country, he learned that DAE’s presence and support is very remarkable especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Save the Children continued very robust efforts and employees were very actively continued the efforts for the beneficiaries, Onno said, adding, “This MoU endorses the committed efforts and supports from the either parties and the coordination level will reach to such height”.
The ongoing continued efforts will help increasing agricultural production which will reduce poverty, food insecurity and increase access for poor, children, adolescents and mothers, he said.
Among others, Interim Deputy Country Director of Save the Children Shamim Jahan spoke on the occasion and expressed that Save the Children has been working in Bangladesh for last 50 years for the overall development in health, education, nutrition, child rights and protection as a key catalytic partner of the government of Bangladesh.
DAE Planning Director Md Shahabuddin chaired the MoU signing ceremony while GoB relations Adviser of the Suchana program Atiar Rahman explained the background of MoU between DAE and Suchana.
Party Chief of Save the Children International’s Suchana Program Sheikh Shahed Rahman gave vote of thanks in the function.
Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) under Ministry of Agriculture and Save the Children International (SCI) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on collaborating towards implementation of Suchana program funded by Department for International Development (DFID) and European Union (EU).
DAE Director General (DG) Krishibid Md Addul Muyeed, and Country Director of Save the Children Onno van Manen signed the MoU on behalf of their respective sides at a function at the DAE office in the city, said a SCI press release here.
Referring to his last visit to Suchana program at Sylhet and Moulvibazar, the DAE DG expressed his deep satisfaction on the Suchana programme’s overall activities and performance.
Food Security is a very important issue during the COVID 19 situation but there is a potential rise in food insecurity during COVID 19 pandemic, Muyeed said, adding however, in response to the possible food insecurity, the Bangladesh government has taken special initiatives to keep agricultural activities running to prevent shortage of supply of essential food items.
The government also extended massive support to small holder farmers across the country to keep continuing growth of diversified crops and vegetables following the seasonal calendar, the DG said.
Referring to his visit, he said that the women and children are engaged in homestead gardening while the government also aims to promote homestead gardening and utilize every single inch of land.
DAE is deeply eager to work together with Save the Children very closely, the DG said and appreciated the SCI for introducing the Sac Bag for wet lands for growing crops and vegetables in the Sylhet region.
Country Director of Save the Children Onno van Manen expressed his sincere thanks to the DAE DG for the continuous and consistent support to Save the Children.
He stated that being a very new person to this (Bangladesh) country, he learned that DAE’s presence and support is very remarkable especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Save the Children continued very robust efforts and employees were very actively continued the efforts for the beneficiaries, Onno said, adding, “This MoU endorses the committed efforts and supports from the either parties and the coordination level will reach to such height”.
The ongoing continued efforts will help increasing agricultural production which will reduce poverty, food insecurity and increase access for poor, children, adolescents and mothers, he said.
Among others, Interim Deputy Country Director of Save the Children Shamim Jahan spoke on the occasion and expressed that Save the Children has been working in Bangladesh for last 50 years for the overall development in health, education, nutrition, child rights and protection as a key catalytic partner of the government of Bangladesh.
DAE Planning Director Md Shahabuddin chaired the MoU signing ceremony while GoB relations Adviser of the Suchana program Atiar Rahman explained the background of MoU between DAE and Suchana.
Party Chief of Save the Children International’s Suchana Program Sheikh Shahed Rahman gave vote of thanks in the function.
