‘Shrimp farming vital for livelihoods’

Khulna Correspondent :

“Shrimp farming is not merely a commercial activity but a vital source of livelihood for millions”, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said on Saturday, stressing the need for integrity and strict quality control across the sector.

She made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a view-exchange meeting on the development of the fisheries sector in southern Bangladesh, held at Shrimp Tower in Khulna on Saturday .

The event was organized by Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA).

The meeting was chaired by BFFEA Vice-President Sheikh Kamrul Alam. Among others, Director General of the Department of Fisheries Dr Md. Abdur Rouf, BFFEA President Muhammad Shahjahan Chowdhury and Senior Vice-President Md Tarikul Islam Jahir spoke at the event. A keynote paper was presented by BFFEA adviser Syed Istiaq.

Farida Akhter underscored the need for honesty at every stage of production and marketing. “Shrimp is food, not a decorative item.