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KHULNA, Aug 17, 2026 (BSS) - Khulna-4 lawmaker Azizul Bari Helal today said the fisheries sector plays a vital role in strengthening the national economy and meeting the nutritional needs of the people.

He called for greater use of modern technology, conservation of water bodies and sustainable management of fisheries resources to boost fish production.

Helal made the remarks at the inauguration of National Fisheries Fortnight-2026 in Dighalia upazila this afternoon. The fortnight is being observed under the slogan, "A Self-Reliant Country through Silver Fish, Bangladesh First."

The inaugural ceremony and discussion was held at the Dighalia Upazila Parishad auditorium at 4pm, with Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sujan Das Gupta in the chair.

Speakers highlighted the need to further develop the fisheries sector, increase fish production, conserve indigenous fish species and improve the livelihoods of fishermen.

Officials of the upazila administration and fisheries department, public representatives, fish farmers, fishermen and other stakeholders attended the programme.