A total of 127 local and 36 foreign exhibitors are showcasing poultry technologies, poultry feed, medicine and other poultry products at the three-day show at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.

Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Ataur Rahman inaugurated the show, organised by World Poultry Science Association (WPSA) Bangladesh branch. Rjiveyde Akbay, president of WPSA, was also present at the inaugural function.

Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Ataur Rahman said a draft policy on poultry development has already been finalised and will be implemented soon to help develop the sector.

Local poultry growers have developed skill in producing export quality parent chicks but they are struggling to find new markets, said Moshiur Rahman, president of WPSA Bangladesh.

The $900 million poultry industry in Bangladesh is facing a raft of challenges, which include poor financing facility and lack of coordination among the industry people, he added.

Success of poultry industry depends on training, quality equipment, high yield variety chicks, quality feed and medical supplies, Moshiur said.

Dependence on imported feed ingredients is the major challenge for the local growers, said MA Saleque, secretary of WPSA Bangladesh.

Seven separate seminars will be held on the sidelines of the show, which remains open to visitors from 10am to 8pm.