Farida Akhtar, Advisor on Fisheries and Livestock, praised the country’s scientists for their role in sustainable fisheries management. Speaking at the 3rd International Conference for Sustainable Fisheries at Sylhet Agricultural University, she stressed increasing research funding and protecting fish resources from overfishing, illegal nets, and pesticide contamination. She highlighted freshwater aquaculture, hilsa production, and wetland conservation as key priorities. The three-day conference features 250 papers from local and international researchers, aiming to promote innovation, coordination, and long-term sustainability in Bangladesh’s fisheries sector.