The session on “Assuring quality in Fish Feed and other aquatic inputs: policies, innovation’s challenges and way-forward strategies” focuses on a comprehensive overview of the critical role of quality assurance in enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture production. Participants will engage in discussions highlighting the importance of ensuring the quality and safety of fish feed and other aqua inputs to optimize production outcomes and safeguard environmental and public health. In Bangladesh, importers and producers of feed, genetics, and hormones for aquaculture typically maintain several quality standards and practices to ensure the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of their products Key topics include the development of robust quality assurance protocols, regulatory frameworks, and standards for aquaculture inputs. Furthermore, the session will emphasize the need for collaborative efforts among policymakers, industry stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to address emerging challenges and promote best practices in quality assurance. Overall, the event underscores the policy implications of quality assurance in aquaculture inputs, emphasizing its pivotal role in advancing the industry towards greater sustainability and resilience.
Time | Particular | Speaker |
10:00 am -10:05 am | Objective Setting by Moderator | Mr. Fuad M Khalid Hossen Deputy Chief of Party and Technical Lead USDA Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Project |
10:05 am -10:25 am | Keynote Presentation: Assuring Quality in Fish Feed and Other Aquatic Inputs: Innovations and Policy Reforms for Sustainable Business | Mr. Mohammad Nazrul Islam General Secretary, Feed Industries Association of Bangladesh (FIAB) |
10:25 am -10:35 am | Panel Discussion | Khandker Nazmul Huque First Secretary (Customs: Valuation) National Board of Revenue |
10:35 pm – 10:45 am | Mr. A.T.M. Mostafa Kamal Additional Secretary (Livestock Wing) MoFL | |
10:45 am -10:55 am | Mr. Syed MD. Alamgir Director General Department of Fisheries | |
10:55 am -11:05 am | Mr. Subrata Kumer Dey Joint Secretary IIT Wing, Ministry of Commerce | |
11:05 am -11:15 am | Mr. Mohammad Aftab Alam Secretary, Animal Health Companies Association of Bangladesh (AHCAB) | |
11:05 am -11:15 am | Mr. MA Hasan Panna Director, Bangladesh Frozen Food Exporters Association | |
11:25 am- 11:40 am | Open Floor Discussion and Q&A | Moderated by: Mr. Fuad M Khalid Hossen Deputy Chief of Party and Technical Lead USDA Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Project |
11:40 am – 11:45 am | Session Summary and Key Takeaways | Mr. Fuad M Khalid Hossen Deputy Chief of Party and Technical Lead USDA Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Project |
11:45 am – 12:00 pm | Closing Remarks by the Chair | Mr. Md Selim Uddin Secretary, Ministry of Commerce |
Managing Director, Solidaridad Network Asia
In a global landscape increasingly demanding sustainable solutions, he not only espouse the principles of sustainability but also actively implement them. As the Managing Director of Solidaridad Asia, he has guided to helm an elite corps of 600 professionals across nine nations, effectuating a transformative influence on over 1.6 million smallholder farmers. From humble beginnings as the founder of Solidaridad Asia, with a nascent team of three in India, they have evolved to serve as a paragon of sustainability throughout the Asian continent.
Managing Director, Solidaridad Network Asia
In a global landscape increasingly demanding sustainable solutions, he not only espouse the principles of sustainability but also actively implement them. As the Managing Director of Solidaridad Asia, he has guided to helm an elite corps of 600 professionals across nine nations, effectuating a transformative influence on over 1.6 million smallholder farmers. From humble beginnings as the founder of Solidaridad Asia, with a nascent team of three in India, they have evolved to serve as a paragon of sustainability throughout the Asian continent.
Managing Director, Solidaridad Network Asia
In a global landscape increasingly demanding sustainable solutions, he not only espouse the principles of sustainability but also actively implement them. As the Managing Director of Solidaridad Asia, he has guided to helm an elite corps of 600 professionals across nine nations, effectuating a transformative influence on over 1.6 million smallholder farmers. From humble beginnings as the founder of Solidaridad Asia, with a nascent team of three in India, they have evolved to serve as a paragon of sustainability throughout the Asian continent.
Managing Director, Solidaridad Network Asia
In a global landscape increasingly demanding sustainable solutions, he not only espouse the principles of sustainability but also actively implement them. As the Managing Director of Solidaridad Asia, he has guided to helm an elite corps of 600 professionals across nine nations, effectuating a transformative influence on over 1.6 million smallholder farmers. From humble beginnings as the founder of Solidaridad Asia, with a nascent team of three in India, they have evolved to serve as a paragon of sustainability throughout the Asian continent.