Aquaculture specialists have called for Bangladesh to adopt a dedicated national policy governing fish farming operations as the sector confronts mounting environmental and biosecurity pressures. Industry representatives, government officials and researchers gathered at Sheraton Dhaka to address gaps in regulatory frameworks, warning that outdated guidelines from 1998 cannot adequately manage current threats including disease outbreaks and coastal production vulnerabilities.
Professor Md Lifat Rahi of Khulna University opened proceedings while Md Motaleb Hossain from the Department of Fisheries presented an analysis on sector challenges. Bangladesh Maritime University Vice Chancellor Rear Admiral Khondkar Akhter Hossain joined stakeholders discussing climate adaptation, gender inclusion and marine spatial planning as essential policy components. Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Md Abu Taher Muhammad Zaber pledged governmental support for sustainable development initiatives.
The gathering drew participants from WorldFish Bangladesh, Mymensingh Fish Farm and Hatchery Owners Association, University of Rajshahi and multiple regulatory agencies working to protect the expanding aquaculture economy.
Professor Md Lifat Rahi of Khulna University opened proceedings while Md Motaleb Hossain from the Department of Fisheries presented an analysis on sector challenges. Bangladesh Maritime University Vice Chancellor Rear Admiral Khondkar Akhter Hossain joined stakeholders discussing climate adaptation, gender inclusion and marine spatial planning as essential policy components. Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Md Abu Taher Muhammad Zaber pledged governmental support for sustainable development initiatives.
The gathering drew participants from WorldFish Bangladesh, Mymensingh Fish Farm and Hatchery Owners Association, University of Rajshahi and multiple regulatory agencies working to protect the expanding aquaculture economy.
