Bangladesh is world’s one of the largest delta of three major river system i.e. the Ganga, the Jamuna and the Brahmaputra. Water resources are considered as bless of the Almighty for Bangladesh. There is enough land with all essential physico-chemical parameters available for agricultural activities especially for aquaculture. Though Bangladesh is densely populated, the demand of animal protein is high. So, demand of fish is increasing day by day because about 58% of total animal protein is contributed from fish (Ref). Without ensuring a good aquaculture production, it is not possible to meet the demand of protein of people. Fish production can only be the sustainable sources to deduct malnutrition. People of Bangladesh are fond of fish as their first choice of animal protein food. To fulfill the demand and expectation of people, aquaculture practices have to be expanded.

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BANGLADESH - A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the WorldFish Center and Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF) for persuasion of joint activities for the growth of sustainable aquaculture, reports BSS.

Under this MoU, joint promotional activities including holding meetings, dialogues, conferences, research, demonstrations and advocacy initiatives, would be made to develop natural fishes and shrimp seed conservation in Bangladesh, reports FinancialExpress.

Detector general of WorldFish Center Dr Stephen J. Hall and BSFF Chairman Syed Mahmudul Huq signed the MoU on behalf of their respective sides.

Prime Minister's Economic Adviser Dr. Mashiur Rahman attended the signing ceremony as the chief guest while Principal Secretar ... Read more »