, April 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said the government has launched the Farmers' Card scheme with the goal of making farmers self-reliant and prosperous.

"The goal of the current elected government is to make farmers self-reliant and economically secure. That is why we have given this Farmers' Card," he said.

The Prime Minister made the remarks after inaugurating the Farmers' Card pre-pilot programme at the Shaheed Maruf Stadium in Tangail on Pahela Boaishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year.

He said the government has taken initiative to bring meaningful changes to farmers' lives by ensuring direct access to essential services.

"You are aware that through this Farmers' Card, we will try, Inshallah, to deliver...