Fish farming contributes greatly to meeting food and nutrition needs, creating jobs, economic growth, food security and exports in Bangladesh. Alongside scientists and extension workers, countless fish farmers and entrepreneurs share the credit. One notable entrepreneur was Shamsuddin Shama of Panchdona, Narsingdi.

Bangladesh now ranks fifth in the world in fish production. Shamsuddin Shama was among those who moved the sector forward, contributing to economic growth and meeting the protein needs of a large population. Since the 1980s, creative entrepreneurs like him have brought the country's fisheries to where they are today.

The fish farm Shama built over three decades is now run by his four sons. They believe fish farming needs more professionalism in modern techniques and marketing, and they hope to take their father's success further by learning all they can.

Source: Shykh Seraj, Hridoye Mati O Manush. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.