Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the Jatiya Matsya Pakshya at Katiadi in Kishoreganj on August 16. State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku announced this at a preparatory meeting in Kishoreganj. The event, previously held in Dhaka, has been shifted to an area with significant fisheries production and entrepreneurship.
Event Highlights Regional Contributions
Tuku emphasized that the Greater Mymensingh region, including Kishoreganj, contributes nearly 40 percent of the country's total fish production. The initiative aims to highlight the potential, achievements, and contributions of fish farmers and entrepreneurs in the region.
Significance for Kishoreganj
This marks the Prime Minister's first visit to Kishoreganj after the election. Tuku described the national-level event outside Dhaka as a significant occasion for the district. He urged the administration, lawmakers, and local stakeholders to collaborate for the programme's success.
Preparations Underway
The preparatory meeting was attended by lawmakers, district administration officials, police officials, and representatives from different government departments. The focus was on ensuring a successful event that underscores the importance of fisheries in Bangladesh's economy.
