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KHULNA, July 21, 2025 (BSS) -The National Fisheries Week-2025 will begin in the city tomorrow (Tuesday) with the release of fish fry(Reno pona) at Shaheed Hadis Park pond, followed by a colorful rally.

Later, a discussion and award distribution ceremony will be held at the office of the Deputy Commissioner, where Khulna Divisional Commissioner Md Firoz Sarkar is expected to attend as the chief guest.

The Khulna District Administration and the Department of Fisheries have jointly taken up an elaborate weeklong programme from July 22 to 28 to observe the occasion in a befitting manner.

As part of the observance, a stakeholder meeting on "Sustainable Development and Optimal Use of Fish Resources" will be held at the Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA) conference room on July 23.

On July 24, a documentary showcasing progress in the fisheries sector will be screened at the BFDC ghat at 10 am.

On July 25, water quality testing and advisory services for ponds/water bodies will be conducted at the Arongghata Shrimp Cluster.

On July 26, a youth discussion on "Sustainable Development in Fisheries" will be held at Khulna University's Liaquat Ali Auditorium.

On July 27, a swimming competition for fishermen will take place at the pond of Batiaghata Upazila Parishad.

The weeklong programme will conclude on July 28 with a closing and evaluation ceremony at the conference room of the Gallamari Fish Seed Production Farm.