Discussion Meeting and Award Distribution Ceremony Held in Sarail on the Occasion of National Fisheries Day.

Taslima Khandaker (Nusrat), Sarail Upazila Correspondent. A discussion meeting and award distribution ceremony was held in Sarail, Brahmanbaria on the occasion of National Fisheries Day. The event was organized at the Upazila Parishad hallroom under the initiative of the Upazila Administration and the Upazila Fisheries Department. The event was chaired by Upazila Livestock Officer Dr. Mansur Ahmed. The Chief Guest was Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Saiful Islam. The program was conducted by Mohammad Jasim Uddin of the Upazila Fisheries Office. The welcome speech was delivered by Upazila Fisheries Officer Mohammad Saidur Rahman. Those present at the event included Upazila BNP President Anisul Islam Thakur, former General Secretary Anwar Hossain Master, Sarail Sadar Chairman Abdul Jabbar, Jubo Dal Convener Abu Sufian, along with officials from various government departments, public representatives, fishermen, representatives of various fishermen’s associations, and local dignitaries. Speakers at the discussion meeting said that the fisheries sector plays an important role in the country’s economy, employment, and meeting people’s nutritional needs. To further develop this sector, they emphasized fish farming through modern and sustainable methods, along with the conservation of native fish species and the proper use of water bodies. The speakers further said that if fisheries resources are managed in a planned manner, it is possible to meet the protein needs of the country’s people and create employment for a large number of people. For this, conservation of natural breeding grounds of fish and proper management of fisheries resources are essential. After the discussion meeting, awards were distributed to various fishermen’s associations and individuals in Sarail Upazila for their outstanding contributions to the fisheries sector.