The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Mymensingh

Speakers at a discussion on 'Fishery resources development campaign-2008' said fisheries sector has been playing a vital role in meeting the demand of protein along with creating job opportunities for many rural people.

Deputy Commissioner Md Shamsul Alam was present on the occasion as the chief guest at Zila parishad auditorium on Saturday.

Dr Saleh Uddin, chief scientific officer, Bangladesh fishery research Institute presided over it.

Livestock Officer Dr Abdul Hye, Agriculture Officer Nurul Islam, Netesh Pandit, Nurul Haque, Khurshed Alam and Abdul Baten spoke, among others.

Speakers said the government has taken various steps to develop the fishery sector and urged all to come forward for cultivating different species of fish.

They stressed the need for introduction of modern technologies in this sector.

Later, a colourful rally was brought out that paraded different roads of the district town participated by fish cultivators, hatchery owners, officers and employees of the fishery department.