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International conference for achieving SDGs starts at BAU
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 12:36 am

International conference for achieving SDGs starts at BAU

  • Update Time : Saturday, 17 February, 2024, 08:30 pm
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Online Desk: Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)’s Department of Fisheries iss organizing a two-day international conference titled ‘Smart Aquaculture and Fishing in Achieving SDGs’ to emphasize the importance of fisheries in achieving sustainable development goals.

The inauguration of the third biennial international conference of the Fisheries Society of Bangladesh (FSB) took place at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 17th, in the Syed Nazrul Islam Conference Hall of the university.

Commercially, finfish, shellfish, and marine algae mariculture play vital roles in the blue economy. Recently, Bangladesh has witnessed remarkable success in fish production autonomously said Rear Admiral (Retd.) Md. Khurshed Alam, BN Honorable Secretary (Maritime Affairs Unit), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh, attended the event as the chief guest.

He mentioned that Bangladesh now ranks third globally in fish production and fifth in global aquaculture methods. If the vast fisheries resources are managed scientifically, it will enrich the country’s blue economy.

In the opening ceremony, Prof. Dr. Md. Samchul Alam, president of FSB, chaired the conference. The chief patron was Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Emdadul Haque Chowdhury. Special guests were Professor Dr. Md Anwarul Islam, former Vice-Chancellor, prof. Dr. A. K. M. Nowsad Alam, Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries, Mr. Sayeed Mahmood Belal Haider, chairman, Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation, Mr. Md Nazrul Islam, Director, Department of Fisheries, Dr. Mohosena Begum Tonu, Director, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Dr. Nathu Ram Sarker, Executive Director, Krishi Gobeshona Foundation(KGF). About 300 domestic and foreign scientists participated in the conference.

Prof. Dr. Emdadul Haque Chowdhury said, falling behind in utilizing technology in agriculture will hinder the country’s development. Smart farmers need to be trained alongside smart graduates to enable the natural development of agriculture.

He further noted that despite Bangladesh being self-sufficient in food, there remains a deficit in animal protein demand. Environmental pollution can be reduced through increased protein production from fish. Graduates in fisheries can play a significant role in this sector.

 

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