Bangladesh, Sept. 28 -- As part of its crop diversification and boosting agricultural output in the country, the government is taking region-based projects to promote the cultivation of new and high-value crops, and bring fallow, char and Haor lands under cultivation.

Officials said the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) Ministry has already taken a project titled 'Enhancing Crop Intensity in Greater Mymensingh Region Project' under the plan.

Under the project, the cultivation of new and high-value crops, and bringing fallow lands, Char and Haor areas under cultivation in 60 upazilas of six districts of the region will be promoted.

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) approved the project in July las...