Dhaka:Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid emphasized the importance of honesty, dedication, and professionalism for newly appointed officers during a meeting at the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. He highlighted that the future of the nation significantly relies on the decisions and responsibility of these officers.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister addressed the newly joined officers of the 45th BCS (Fisheries and Livestock) cadre, stating that their careers, spanning 25 to 32 years, offer them ample opportunity to contribute to policy formulation and implementation. He urged them to work patriotically towards building a better, safer, and more prosperous Bangladesh for future generations.
The minister also stressed the importance of safe food production, urging officers to prevent the indiscriminate use of antibiotics in fisheries and livestock to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku reiterated the need for struggle, perseverance, and dedication at every career stage, urging officers to carry out their duties ethically and in line with national expectations.
Tuku also encouraged the officers to embrace Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's 'Bangladesh First' vision and to follow laws and regulations strictly while fulfilling public expectations. The meeting was attended by Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Md. Delwar Hossain, Director Generals of the Department of Livestock Services and the Department of Fisheries, and senior ministry officials, along with 46 newly joined officers from the Fisheries and Livestock cadres.