KHULNA, July 24, 2023(BSS) - Khulna Divisional Commissioner Md Helal Mahmud Sharif said today that extensive development has been achieved in the fisheries sector like other sectors under the present government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

"Fisheries sector represents as one of the most productive and dynamic 
sectors in the country which plays a significant role in food security, 
employment, and foreign exchange earnings in the country's economy," he made the remarks as the chief guest in a discussion meeting marking the Fisheries week-2023 here.

Khulna district administration and Department of District Fisheries organised the meeting held at the Khulna Deputy Commissioner's conference room with Deputy Commissioner Khondokar Yasir Arefin in the chair.

This year, the theme of the event is "Nirapad Machhea Varbo Desh, Gorbo Smart Bangladesh (The country will be filled with safe fish, Build the Smart Bangladesh)". The Fisheries week will end on July 30.

"There is no alternative to protect varieties of local fish species side by side foreign fish farming," said the chief guest.

He said farmers are getting huge success through the farming of 'vannamei' shrimp, a white leg shrimp, side by side tiger (Bagda), lobstar (Galda) and other species of shrimp cultivation.

"Fish production should be increased by using open water bodies in a scientific manner," he said, adding that fish traders must refrain from 
mixing harmful chemicals.

Deputy Director of Khulna divisional Fisheries Department Md Zahangir Alam, Deputy Police Commissioner of KMP Md Tazul Islam and Additional Superintendent of District Police Tanvir Ahmed addressed the meeting as special guests while District Fisheries Officer Joydev Pal delivered the welcome speech.

Later, the Divisional Commissioner distributed crests among the best fish farmers, entrepreneurs, owners of different fish trading organisations, exporters and researchers of Khulna University (KU).

Earlier, Helal Mahmud Sharif released fish fries in city's Shaheed Hadis Park's pond and attended a rally as the chief guest.