State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku said the government is prioritizing the enhancement of export capacity and encouraging meat exports to foreign markets. He made the remarks on Sunday while speaking to journalists after visiting the Bengal Meat processing plant in Pabna.

The minister stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is working to make marginal communities and farmers economically self-reliant. The government is emphasizing the export of domestically produced goods and farm-based products to earn foreign currency while meeting local demand. Tuku noted that Bangladesh has abundant resources and that the government aims to strengthen the economy by utilizing them, particularly to benefit farmers and increase employment opportunities.

During the visit, Tuku inspected the plant’s production activities, hygienic meat processing, quality control, and storage systems. He also visited the Milk Vita dairy factory at Baghabari Ghat to review milk collection, processing, production, and marketing operations, accompanied by senior officials from the ministry and related agencies.