Sangsad Bhaban, April 29 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Parliament that the government will provide assistance for the next three months to farmers affected by ongoing heavy rain in three haor districts and parts of Mymensingh.

"We will try to support them (affected farmers) for the next three months," he said while replying to a question from treasury bench MP Kalim Uddin Ahmed.

The MP drew the Prime Minister's attention to the worsening situation in his area, saying that continuous heavy rainfall has submerged haor areas, including Sunamganj. "Our farmers are struggling in the fields to harvest their paddy. I urge the government, especially the Honorable Prime Minister, to extend support."

In response, the Prime M...