, April 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday informed Parliament that the government has adopted a time-befitting seven-point plan to boost agricultural development and transform the sector into a sustainable and profitable one.

He came up with the information while replying to a starred question from treasury bench member Md Robiul Awal (Tangail-6) in the House.

The Prime Minister said Bangladesh is an agriculture-dependent country and the role of this sector is very crucial in ensuring food security, poverty reduction and overall economic growth. "But agriculture is facing various challenges, including climate change, population growth, shrinking arable land and technological limitations."

"To face these challenges, the g...