STAR BUSINESS DESK

ACI Motors Limited, a pioneer in agricultural mechanisation in Bangladesh, organised a tractor handover event at the Trade Fair Ground adjacent to the Gor-e-Shaheed Central Eidgah Maidan in Dinajpur.

The principal objective of the programme was to secure Bangladesh’s inclusion in the Guinness World Records by achieving the highest number of tractor handovers in a single event, according to a press release.

During the event, 350 units of Sonalika tractors were simultaneously handed over to farmers.

Gaurav Saxena, director and chief executive officer of International Tractors Limited, attended the ceremony as the chief guest.

Subrata Ranjan Das, deputy managing director of ACI Motors Limited, presided over the inaugural session.

Over the past 18 years of partnership with Sonalika, ACI Motors has played a pivotal role in advancing agricultural mechanisation in Bangladesh. The company currently commands more than 50 percent of the country’s tractor market, proudly maintaining its leadership position.

The occasion also sought to celebrate this success and to inspire renewed enthusiasm within the nation’s agricultural sector.

Although agriculture is often described as the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy, a perceptible lack of motivation among farmers remains. Recognising this, ACI Motors considers it its duty to contribute to the sector’s development and to inspire farmers across the country.

In line with this commitment, the initiative aims to showcase Bangladesh’s progress in agricultural mechanisation on the global stage, underscoring that the nation’s farmers and farming practices are of world-class standard and deserving of international recognition.

This world record attempt stands as both a proud gift from Bangladesh’s farmers to the nation and a tribute from ACI Motors to the country’s industrious farming community.

ACI Motors reaffirmed its dedication to continuing this historic journey towards the advancement and modernisation of agriculture in Bangladesh.

Md Rafiqul Islam, deputy commissioner of Dinajpur, and Md Asif Uddin, chief business officer of ACI Motors, along with other senior officials, Sonalika tractor owners, and drivers, were also present.