State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku announced that a comprehensive list of entrepreneurs in the fisheries and livestock sectors will be prepared to ensure sustainable development. He made the statement on Wednesday during a virtual meeting with divisional directors of fisheries and livestock, held at the ministry’s conference room.

Tuku said that a national database will be created through coordination among divisional, district, and upazila-level officials to collect information on farmers and entrepreneurs. He emphasized that educated youth engaging in commercial and science-based farm management can enhance productivity, create employment, and strengthen food security. The minister noted that planned use of inputs reduces production costs and increases profitability, while unplanned use leads to financial losses.

He added that after the list is prepared, divisional meetings will be held with farmers to gather opinions on challenges and opportunities, helping formulate realistic policies and action plans. The government, he said, is committed to strengthening the sector in line with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s emphasis on entrepreneurship, employment, and production growth.