Khulna: Stakeholders at a meeting have emphasized the urgent need to introduce an e-traceability system to strengthen Bangladesh's shrimp and fish export sector and ensure long-term competitiveness in the global seafood market. The meeting was held on Thursday afternoon at Rudaghara in Dumuria upazila of Khulna district. It was organized by the Fish Farm Owners Association Bangladesh (FOAB) with support from the Business Promotion Council (BPC) and cooperation from the Department of Fisheries, Khulna Division.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, speakers at the meeting highlighted the importance of digital tracking across the entire supply chain. This is seen as essential for ensuring quality assurance, transparency, and compliance in fish and shrimp production and export activities. The meeting was presided over by Molla Shamshur Rahman Shahin, with FOAB Project Director and fisheries expert Md Moniruzzaman presenting the keynote paper and moderating the discussion.
Participants noted that maintaining Bangladesh's reputation in the global seafood market depends on ensuring high-quality production at every stage-from farmers and producers to traders, processors, and marketing agents. They stressed the necessity of adopting a standardized e-traceability system across the supply chain.
They also emphasized that successful implementation would require full participation and awareness among all stakeholders. The widespread use of digital tracking systems was identified as a significant factor that could improve the country's fisheries export performance.