Fisheries and Livestock State Minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku said on Sunday that the government is highly prioritising the enhancement of the country's export capabilities and providing necessary incentives to boost meat exports to international markets.
The government is committed to earning foreign exchange through the export of homegrown and farm-based products while simultaneously meeting domestic demands, he said while exchanging views with journalists after inspecting the Bengal Meat processing plant in Pabna.
He highlighted that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is working dedicatedly to ensure the economic self-reliance of the country's marginalised population and farmers, said a PID handout.
Highlighting the country's potential, the state minister said, how to utilise these resources to strengthen our economy in the coming days – especially targeting how marginalised communities and farmers can benefit and experience job growth – we have come to inspect the operations of Bengal Meat today.
Responding to a query from journalists, he noted that the Bengal Meat authorities are producing and processing meat using highly scientific, safe, and hygienic methods and are currently exporting on a limited scale. He assured us that the government would review and identify the necessary support mechanisms to ensure that the export process faces no hurdles.
During the visit, the State Minister inspected the factory's production units, hygienic meat processing systems, quality control measures, preservation processes, and overall operations.
Prime Minister's Special Assistant Saiyed Bin Abdullah, Member of Parliament for Pabna-2 constituency A K M Selim Reza Habib, Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Md. Delwar Hossain, Director General of the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) Md. Shahzaman Khan, and DLS Project Director Dr. Md. Abdur Rahim, along with top officials of Bengal Meat, were present during the inspection.
Visit to Milk Vita Plant Later in the day, the State Minister visited the Baghabarighat Dairy Plant of the Bangladesh Milk Producers' Co-operative Union Limited (Milk Vita).
During his visit there, he inspected the plant’s milk collection mechanism, processing, production activities, quality control systems, storage, and marketing processes.
Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Md. Delwar Hossain, Milk Vita Chairman S M Amir Hamza Shatil, DLS Director General Md. Shahzaman Khan, and Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Sabrina Sharmin, along with senior officials of Milk Vita, accompanied the State Minister.