Farmers seize fertilizer from warehouse due to distribution crisis in Bhurungamari

On August 23, 2026, frustrated farmers in Shilkhuri Union of Bhurungamari, Kurigram, forcibly removed 225 bags of fertilizer from a dealer's warehouse due to severe supply shortages and mismanagement. The local administration later recovered 115 bags, fined a retailer 5,000 BDT for unauthorized sales, and formed a five-member investigation committee to address the crisis.