A remarkable export market of annually $5 billion awaits in Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s fisheries sector boasts a vast maritime boundary of 1.7 lakh square km and garners around 500 million dollars in export earnings. With an expected annual growth rate of 8.96% (CAGR 2023-2028), it underscores a promising investment landscape. In 2023 alone, revenue from the fish and seafood market reached 17.83 billion dollars. Notably, the country produced 1 lac tons of locally sourced fish feed last year, reflecting its self-sufficiency endeavors. Furthermore, the fisheries sector received a substantial boost with 84 billion dollars disbursed in loans during the FY 22-23 period. Additionally, plans for a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) dedicated to fisheries processing further enhance investment allure. These statistics underscore Bangladesh’s robust potential for investors seeking to tap into its burgeoning fisheries sector.
Time | Topic | Speaker |
02:00 pm -02:05 pm | Welcome Speech by Moderator | Mr. Sayeed Mahmood Belal Haider Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock |
02:05 pm -02:25 pm | Presentation on Global Seafood Industry Growth and prospects for Bangladesh | Mr. Robins Mclntosh Executive Vice President, Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) Public Company, Thailand. |
02:25 pm -02:40 pm | Presentation on How the existing supply chain can be enhanced | Mr. Roy van Daatselaar Global Head of Improver Programme, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) & Mr. Heiko Lenk Managing Director |
02:40 pm -03:00 pm | Keynote Presentation on How to achieve $5 Billion Seafood Export Market by 2030 | Syed Md. Alamgir Director General (CC), Department of Fisheries |
03:00 pm -03:15 pm | Refreshment break | |
03:15 pm -03:20 pm | Introduction of the panel by Moderator | Mr. Sayeed Mahmood Belal Haider Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock |
03:20 pm -03:30 pm | Panel Discussion on How to achieve $5 Billion Seafood Export Market by 2030 | Mr. Asheq Ullah Rafiq MP President Shrimp Hatchery Association of Bangladesh |
03:30 pm -03:40 pm | Mr. Abul Kasem Khan Vice Chairman, A.K. Khan & Company Ltd | |
03:40 pm -03:50 pm | Md. Anwar Hossain Vice-Chairman, Export Promotion Bureau | |
03:50 pm -04:00 pm | Dr. Mohosena Begum Tonu Director General (T. C.) Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute | |
04:00 pm -04:10 pm | Mr. Kazi Belayet Hossain President, Bangladesh Frozen Food Exporters Association | |
04:10 pm -04:40 pm | Open Floor Discussion and Q&A | |
04:40 pm -05:00 pm | Closing Remarks by the Chair | H.E. Mr. Abdur Rahman MP Honorable Minister, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL) Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh |
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.
Minister, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL)
Mr. M. Abdur Rahman is one of the key members of the Bangladesh Awami League's central committee. In 1981, he served as a managing member of the central executive body of the Bangladesh Chhatra League and was elected as Joint General Editor in 1984. In the 2001-02 term, he was a central observer member of the Bangladesh Awami League. At the 17th conference of the Bangladesh Awami League, he was assigned the responsibility of organizational editor of the party and served in that capacity until May 2002. In 2008, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for the first time from the Faridpur-01 constituency with a significant vote, carrying the boat symbol. Later, at the 19th conference of the Bangladesh Awami League, he became an executive member of the party. In the twelfth national parliamentary elections, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for the third time from the Faridpur-1 (Boalmari, Madhukhali, and Alfadanga) constituency. On January 10, 2024, in accordance with Article 56(2) of the Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Honorable President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh appointed Mr. M. Abdur Rahman as a minister.