Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus inaugurates National Fisheries Week 2025 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre on Monday. Photos: CA Press Wing

DHAKA, Aug 18, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today inaugurated the National Fisheries Week 2025 at an event at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre here. 

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter, Secretary (Routine Duty) of the Ministry of Fisheries, Livestock Md Tofazzel Hossain and Director General (Current Charge) of Department of Fisheries Dr Md Abdur Rouf were present on the occasion, among others.

At the inaugural ceremony, 16 individuals and organisations were awarded with ‘Matshya Padak-2025’ in recognition of their contributions to the fisheries sector.

The National Fisheries Week 2025 began across the country today with the aim of enhancing fisheries resources, ensuring sustainable development and raising public awareness about conservation.

This year’s theme is ‘building sanctuaries makes the country rich with local fish’.