Department of Fisheries
Three fish varieties that revolutionised aquaculture
Bangladesh witnessed a massive growth in fish production in the last 12 years through aquaculture driven by a surge in yield of three fish varieties, namely pangas, tilapia and climbing fish (koi).
‘Bangladesh targets producing 85 lakh tonnes of fish by 2041’
Fisheries minister says at event to observe National Fisheries Week
Trial farming of vannamei shrimp to begin in Chattogram
After a long wait, the experimental farming of vannamei is set to begin in the Chattogram region that could pave the way for the commercial production of a shrimp variety that rules the roost in the global market.
Govt declares self-sufficiency in fish, meat
Bangladesh has achieved self-sufficiency in fish and meat production, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda said yesterday.
Fish delight
The country's fish production has almost doubled in just over a decade as fish farming becomes even more popular. According to data from the Department of Fisheries, farmed fish production was 2 million tonnes in 2013-14 fiscal year. This was only 0.8 million tonnes in 2001-02.
Three fish varieties that revolutionised aquaculture
Bangladesh witnessed a massive growth in fish production in the last 12 years through aquaculture driven by a surge in yield of three fish varieties, namely pangas, tilapia and climbing fish (koi).
‘Bangladesh targets producing 85 lakh tonnes of fish by 2041’
Fisheries minister says at event to observe National Fisheries Week
Trial farming of vannamei shrimp to begin in Chattogram
After a long wait, the experimental farming of vannamei is set to begin in the Chattogram region that could pave the way for the commercial production of a shrimp variety that rules the roost in the global market.
Govt declares self-sufficiency in fish, meat
Bangladesh has achieved self-sufficiency in fish and meat production, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda said yesterday.
Fish delight
The country's fish production has almost doubled in just over a decade as fish farming becomes even more popular. According to data from the Department of Fisheries, farmed fish production was 2 million tonnes in 2013-14 fiscal year. This was only 0.8 million tonnes in 2001-02.