Pabna: Fisheries and Livestock State Minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku announced that the government is placing a strong emphasis on enhancing the country’s export capabilities, specifically targeting meat exports to international markets. The government is committed to earning foreign exchange through the export of homegrown and farm-based products while simultaneously meeting domestic demands, he said while exchanging views with journalists after inspecting the Bengal Meat processing plant in Pabna.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the state minister highlighted that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is working dedicatedly to ensure the economic self-reliance of the country’s marginalised population and farmers. He emphasised the potential of the country’s resources and how they can be utilised to strengthen the economy, particularly focusing on job growth for marginalised communities and farmers. The minister’s visit aimed at understanding the operations of Bengal Meat, which currently exports meat on a limited scale using scientific and hygienic methods.
In response to questions from journalists, Tuku assured that the government would review and identify necessary support mechanisms to ensure a smooth export process without hurdles. During the visit, he inspected various aspects of the factory, including production units, hygienic meat processing systems, quality control measures, and preservation processes.
The visit was attended by notable officials, including Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Saiyed Bin Abdullah, Member of Parliament for Pabna-2 constituency A K M Selim Reza Habib, and Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Md. Delwar Hossain, among others.
Later in the day, the State Minister visited the Baghabarighat Dairy Plant under the Bangladesh Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Limited (Milk Vita). During this visit, he inspected the plant’s milk collection mechanism, processing, production activities, quality control systems, storage, and marketing processes. Accompanying him were Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Md. Delwar Hossain, Milk Vita Chairman S M Amir Hamza Shatil, and other senior officials of Milk Vita.