FisheriesHarmful Substances Being Found in Hilsa: Fisheries Adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter said a study has found microplastics, lead and cadmium in hilsa.
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AgribusinessPolicy Will Be Framed to Control Animal Feed Prices: Livestock Adviser
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has said a policy will be framed to control animal feed prices, and that the government has moved to cut the electricity costs of the sector.
FisheriesBuffalo Are a National Asset, but Neglected: Livestock Adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter said buffalo are a national asset that has long been neglected, and pledged the government's utmost effort to end that neglect.
AgribusinessHilsa Production Falls 9 Percent in Four Years
Hilsa catch in Bangladesh has fallen by more than 9% in four years and July–August 2025 landings were down nearly 39%, the fisheries ministry said, and the adviser apologised that prices could not be kept low.
CropsHilsa Prices Must Not Rise for Abnormal Reasons, Says Adviser
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter says it must be ensured that hilsa prices do not rise for any abnormal reason and stay within ordinary people's reach.