Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called upon the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock to step up efforts in deep-sea fishing and modernise livestock services, saying the country is missing out on enormous potential.<\/p>\n
“This is such a unique ministry; it holds both our oceans and our farms. But we haven’t yet stepped fully into the world of the sea,” he said while speaking at a meeting with ministry officials at the State Guest House Jamuna here.<\/p>\n
“We need to understand what fish resources we have, what we’re missing, and why we’re lagging behind. This sector can open up a whole new world for our economy if we do it right.”<\/p>\n
He emphasised the importance of conducting proper surveys in the Bay of Bengal to identify viable deep-sea fishing zones, adding that Bangladesh could bring in expertise from countries like Japan or Thailand if necessary.<\/p>\n
“Japan has already shown an interest in helping us; we’ll see if a joint venture is possible. But first, we need reliable data,” he said.<\/p>\n
“This isn’t just about catching more fish; it’s about building an industry,” Prof Yunus said.<\/p>\n