Advisor Farida Akhter criticized the lack of incentives for the fisheries and livestock sectors despite other agricultural sectors receiving stimulus packages. “I hope the revised budget will include proper incentives for these sectors,” she said.

While subsidies are offered for electricity in crop farming, similar support is not extended to fisheries or livestock farmers. She noted that the proposed budget includes Tk 303 crore in subsidies for these sectors. “Without adequate support for our scientists and researchers, we’ll remain dependent on foreign innovations,” she warned.