PRAN signs deal with HELVETAS on agro crops marketing

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Economic Reporter :
PRAN and HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote inclusive agricultural value chain development of tomato, turmeric, chilli, cassava, pulse, peanut and coriander, said a press release.
As per the agreement, PRAN will buy these agricultural crops from the marginal farmers who engage in HELVETAS development projects in Gaibandha, Kurigram, Jamalpur, Mymensingh, Barisal, Sherpur, Shariatpur, Bandarban and Rangamati districts.
Eleash Mridha, Director of PRAN and Kaspar Grossenbacher, Country Director of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation inked the deal for years.
Mahtab Uddin, Chief Operating Officer of PRAN Agro Business ltd and Dr Noor Akter Naher Reba, Senior Program Officer of Helvetas were present on the occasion held at PRAN-RFL Center in Dhaka.
The two organizations will provide technological support and training to farmers of chars and hilly areas.
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