Dhaka:The government is taking steps to revitalize the shrimp sector and enhance state revenue by resolving legal and administrative issues related to the management of shrimp enclosures, Land Minister Md Mizanur Rahman Minu announced today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Minu emphasized the need to protect the interests of farmers and those involved in the shrimp industry. He outlined plans to reorganize committees at the upazila, district, and national levels and amend relevant laws and policies. These remarks were made following an inter-ministerial meeting at the Ministry of Land's Secretariat.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmad, State Minister for Land Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin, and other senior officials attended the meeting. The shrimp sector in Bangladesh is seen as having significant economic potential, but management complexities have hindered revenue collection and operational efficiency. Minu stressed the importance of resolving these issues to support livelihoods and economic activities.
Helal Uddin noted that a management framework established in 2016 will guide the effective collection of revenue. The meeting addressed past management irregularities and emphasized reconstituting management committees to improve effectiveness. The government aims to restore discipline, increase revenue, and promote transparency in the sector.