State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku said vannamei shrimp will play a vital role in Bangladesh’s economy in the coming days. He made the remarks on Wednesday night after visiting several hatcheries in Cox’s Bazar, including the Niribili Fish Hatchery, the government-run Crab Hatchery under the Department of Fisheries, and the Niribili Tilapia Hatchery in Ukhiya.

The minister stated that the production process of vannamei shrimp has been reviewed on-site and expressed confidence that the sector will significantly contribute to export earnings, employment generation, and overall economic growth. He described the industry as highly promising for national development and noted that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government is providing full support for its expansion. The prime minister is fully informed about the matter and has opened vannamei shrimp farming to local entrepreneurs under his guidance.

Tuku added that new investors in shrimp farming will receive all necessary policy and technical assistance from the government, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to modernizing and diversifying the fisheries sector.