Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called upon the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock to step up efforts in deep-sea fishing and modernize livestock services, saying the country is missing out on enormous potential.
He urged this while speaking at a meeting with ministry officials at the State Guest House Jamuna.
He emphasized the importance of conducting proper surveys in the Bay of Bengal to identify viable deep-sea fishing zones, adding that Bangladesh could bring in expertise from countries like Japan or Thailand if necessary.
The chief adviser said the Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute in Cox's Bazar should be closely involved in research and suggested organising international conferences to bring in global experts and ideas.