Bangladesh’s interim government has reaffirmed its stance against importing unsafe foreign animal resources, emphasizing the protection and development of domestic livestock to achieve food self-sufficiency. Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter made the statement after inaugurating National Livestock Week 2025 on Thursday. The event, held nationwide for the first time under the theme 'Local breeds, modern technology: progress in livestock,' began with a colorful rally from Manik Mia Avenue to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar field. Akhter said the government aims not only to meet domestic demand through local production but also to explore export opportunities. Highlighting challenges in the poultry sector, she stressed the urgent need to resolve feed shortages to support small farmers. She also announced that the Fisheries and Livestock Ministry will, for the first time, present awards in five categories to 15 individuals for their contributions to the sector.