Dhaka, May 5 -- Flood-hit farmers in the country's 'haor' areas will get monthly financial assistance of Tk 7,500 each in the first phase, Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid said Monday.

The list of the farmers, who have been affected by the recent floods, is being prepared, he said.

Based on the extent of damage, some farmers may receive more than Tk 7,500, the minister said, adding that the financial support will continue for the next three months.

He made the remarks while talking to reporters after the third session of the second day of the DC Conference at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.

At the conference, deputy commissioners (DCs) said despite a bumper potato harvest, farmers are not getting fair prices due ...