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BAGERHAT, June 9, 2026 (BSS) - A total of 80 goats, goat food and necessary medicines has been distributed among 20 registered fishermen, 4 each, in Fakirhat Upazila of Bagerhat, to create alternative employment for registered fishermen. 

The distribution program was held at the Upazila Auditorium premises on Monday afternoon (June 8, 2026).

These aids were provided for alternative employment to registered fishermen under the Native Fish and Snail Conservation and Development Project (1st Revised) in the fiscal year 2025-26.

Fakirhat Upazila Executive Officer, Md. Roknuz Zaman, Upazila Fisheries Officer, Sheikh Asadullah and officials from various departments were present and distributed goats, food and medicine among the registered fishermen.

At this time, the speakers said that many fishing families face a financial crisis due to the ban on fishing in rivers and water bodies during the fish breeding season. Such support programs have been taken by the government to improve their living standards and create alternative income opportunities.

The speakers also said that goat farming is a profitable and easily accessible venture. With proper care, it can become a permanent source of income for fishing families. As a result, on the one hand, the families will benefit financially, and on the other hand, their path to self-reliance will also be smooth. 

The beneficiary fishermen welcomed the government's initiative and said that goat farming will create an additional source of income for their families and will play a helpful role in becoming economically self-reliant.

According to the Fisheries Department, such support programs will continue in the future to ensure the sustainable livelihood of registered fishermen.