The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Adviser for Foreign Affairs Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury today said the bumper Boro harvest is a gift of the toiling peasants to the nation.

The Foreign Adviser made these comment while inaugurating the Lions Clubs International Convention at a city hotel this morning, said a press release.

Dr Iftekhar Chowdhury said it is a matter of great satisfaction that "we have been able to produce 17.6 million metric tons of Boro paddy this season." In this process the toiling masses of Bangladesh, including the poor peasants, had a tremendous contribution, for which the nation remains "ever grateful" to them, he added.

He also said that the current dialogue with the political parties was progressing satisfactorily. He hoped that the process will be successful with the participation of all concerned.