A seminar on ‘Sustainable Aquaculture Enterprise in Bangladesh’ was held at Daffodil International University on September 15, 2021.
The keynote speech was given by Professor Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Sarder, Department of Fisheries, Biology and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), a press release said.
The discussants of the session were Professor Dr. Mohammad MahfujulHaque, Department of Aquaculture, BAU, Professor Dr. Ali RazaFaruk, Department of Aquaculture, BAU, Dr. Mohammad BodrulMunir, Lecturer, University Malaysia Sarawak, Md. Anisur Rahman, CEO, Arman Feeds and Fisheries Ltd, Abdul Kader Tarafder, CEO, Sornolata Hatchery and Fishery.
The meeting was presided over by Professor Dr. Prof. Dr. S.M. Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder, Pro Vice Chancellor, DIU and vote of thanks was given by Professor Dr. Md. Bellal Hossain, Associate Dean, FAHS, DIU.
The speakers highlighted the prospects and challenges of aquaculture and aquaculture enterprises in Bangladesh. They also mentioned the challenges of making aquaculture enterprises sustainable in Bangladesh. Some of the challenges are lack of knowledge, inefficient supply chain management, poor quality of fish and lack of diversification of fish products.
The session was conducted by Professor Dr. Mohammed Masum Iqbal, Dean, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship, DIU.
