, April 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reached Tangail on Tuesday to formally launch the 'Farmers' Card' pre-piloting programme on Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year.

He arrived at Shaheed Maruf Stadium in the district town at around 11:20am where several thousand people gathered to attend the launching ceremony.

Since early morning, farmers from Tangail Sadar and nearby areas streamed into the stadium, creating a festive atmosphere marked by Bangla New Year celebrations.

Many farmers, dressed in colourful attire, expressed excitement at seeing the Prime Minister and becoming part of the government's new initiative.

According to officials, the Prime Minister left his residence in Dhaka at around 8:58am and trav...