Dhamairhat (Naogaon) Correspondent:

With the theme of “Prosperity in fish farming, speed in the country's economy”—a colorful rally and discussion meeting was held in Dhamairhat, Naogaon on the occasion of National Fisheries Day.

On Sunday (August 16) at 11 am, a colorful rally was organized by the Upazila Administration and the initiative of the Fisheries Department. The rally started from the Upazila Parishad premises and after circumambulating various roads, a discussion meeting was held at the Upazila Parishad Auditorium Hall.

The meeting was chaired by Upazila Executive Officer Tahmina Sharmin and welcomed by Fisheries Officer Ayub Ali. The discussion was addressed by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Sajjad Parvez, Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Ashish Kumar Sarkar, officials from various upazila departments, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Amir Maulana Ataur Rahman, Naogaon District Youth Party Convener Jahangir Alam Liton, Municipal BNP General Secretary Anarul Islam, officials and employees of the Fisheries Department, fish farmers and concerned persons.

The speakers at the discussion meeting said that the fisheries sector plays an important role in meeting the nutritional needs of the people of the country, creating employment and economic development. In Dhamairhat, emphasis was placed on expanding fish farming using modern methods as well as conserving and increasing production of local fish species.

At this time, fish farmers were urged to use modern technology in fish farming, properly manage water bodies and be aware of fish diseases.

The event sought the cooperation of fish farmers and the general public in successfully implementing various programs of the National Fisheries Department.