Speaking at a discussion with fisheries and livestock farmers at the Kushtia Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall, the adviser warned that water bodies, including haor, have been disappearing across the country.
“This will reduce fish production and further affect fishermen,” she said.
The adviser said the leasing of water bodies has to be reserved for fishermen only.
According to her, the issue was under review, and an inter-ministerial meeting had recently been held between the land and livestock ministries to address it.
The adviser also urged farmers to avoid feeding fish and other livestock unhealthy food and medicine in the pursuit of quick profits.
“Just as humans need safe food, fish and animal feed must also be safe. Relevant authorities must take effective action on this matter,” she said.
Kushtia’s Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Md Abdul Wadud along with district administration officials, farmers, and journalists, attended the discussion.
