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17,326 farmers to receive smart cards in Chittagong's first phase

In the first phase, 17,326 farmers in Chittagong will receive smart cards that will also function as banking debit cards.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 10 September 2026, 8:00 PM

A total of 17,326 farmers in Chittagong are set to receive smart cards under a new initiative. These cards are designed to serve as both identification and banking debit cards. Currently, authorities are collecting data by selecting one agricultural block from each upazila, with plans to expand the program to all blocks in the future.