Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus inaugurated National Fisheries Week 2025 today (18 August) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter, Md Tofazzel Hossain, Secretary (Routine Duty) of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, and Md Abdur Rouf, Director General (current charge) of the Department of Fisheries, were among the dignitaries present at the event.

During the ceremony, 16 individuals and organisations were honoured with the “Matshya Padak-2025” for their outstanding contributions to the fisheries sector.

The week-long programme, observed nationwide, aims to enhance fisheries resources, promote sustainable development, and raise public awareness about conservation.

This year’s theme is: “Building sanctuaries makes the country rich with local fish.”