Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday reaffirmed his party's commitment to ensuring food security and protecting the dignity of farmers.

In a post on his Facebook page on the occasion of World Food Day, he said Bangladesh's farmers are the backbone of the nation and deserve to be equal partners in the country's progress.

"On World Food Day, we renew our solemn commitment to the people who feed our nation - our farmers," Tarique said.

He said Bangladesh was built from their hands, nourished by their sacrifice, and strengthened by their resilience.

"From the fertile fields of Bogura to the 'floating gardens' of Barishal, every grain carries the story of their endurance and our collective future," the BNP leade...