DHAKA, March 4, 2022 (BSS) - Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim

today said the production of fish, meat and eggs has reached the stage of
export now.

He made the remarks while addressing the 'ACI Deepto Krishi Award 2021'
distribution ceremony at Deepto Television studio in the city's Tejgaon area,
a ministry press release said.

Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque was present at the function as the
chief guest.

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki, Turkish Ambassador in Dhaka
Mustafa Osman Turan, Momtaz Begum, Managing Director of Deepto TV Kazi
Jahedul Hasan and Managing Director of ACI Agribusiness Dr FH Ansari, among
others, were present.

Speaking at the function, Rezaul said since agriculture is the life of
Bangalees, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had stated
that farmers must be protected to save Bangladesh.

"And the life of farmers is agriculture. Fisheries and livestock is a big
sector of agriculture. We've reached the unique heights in this sector. We
have not only achieved sufficiency in fish, meat and egg production, but also
now reached the stage of exporting those abroad," he said.

At the function, agri-entrepreneurs, farmers and inventors were awarded in 10
categories for their outstanding contribution to agriculture sector.