Chandpur:Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid emphasized the importance of research, innovation, and modern technology to enhance productivity in Bangladesh's agriculture and fisheries sectors. He highlighted these efforts as crucial for ensuring safe food production and expanding exports to international markets.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister addressed officials and students at an exchange meeting at the Fisheries Diploma Institute and Fisheries Training Institute. He encouraged students to transcend conventional knowledge and technology, focusing on research and innovative solutions to tackle emerging challenges in these sectors.
The minister noted that today's students would shape the future of Bangladesh, contributing to its development, prosperity, and self-reliance. He urged the younger generation to become responsible citizens and leverage the achievements of previous generations to build a better country.
Aminur Rashid also stressed the need to balance increasing agricultural and fisheries production with environmental sustainability, controlling harmful chemicals, and ensuring safe food production. He called for students and researchers to not only develop new technologies but also apply research-based knowledge at the field level to improve production practices.
Highlighting the significance of researching the effects of pesticides and other chemicals, the minister warned against sacrificing public health, the environment, or biodiversity for production growth. He encouraged students to develop expertise in these areas early on to support safe food production and a sustainable agricultural system.
Addressing students interested in research, Aminur Rashid underscored the necessity of international-standard research and innovation to advance the agriculture, fisheries, and livestock sectors. He expressed hope for initiatives to involve talented and enthusiastic young people in these fields.
The minister called on institutions, teachers, researchers, and students to collaborate, asserting that Bangladesh could achieve greater self-reliance in agricultural and fisheries production through the adoption of modern technology, research, and the development of skilled human resources.