Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today inaugurated the National Fisheries Week 2025 at an event held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre here. The event was attended by Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter, Secretary (Routine Duty) of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Md Tofazzel Hossain, and Director General (Current Charge) of the Department of Fisheries Dr Md Abdur Rouf, among others.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the inaugural ceremony also saw the recognition of 16 individuals and organizations with the ‘Matshya Padak-2025’ awards for their significant contributions to the fisheries sector. The National Fisheries Week 2025 has commenced across the country with a focus on enhancing fisheries resources, ensuring sustainable development, and raising public awareness about conservation efforts.
This year’s theme, ‘building sanctuaries makes the country rich with local fish’, underscores the importance of establishing sanctuaries to boost the nation’s
local fish population and promote the sustainable growth of the fisheries industry.