Fisheries and Livestock Minister
Online veterinary service launched in city
An online platform of veterinary service ‘Pranisheba Vet’ was launched in the city on Sunday.
Will strictly implement Hilsa ban: Minister
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Monday said no one will be allowed to catch mother hilsa during the hilsa ban which starts from Oct 14.
Target set to produce 6 lakh mts of fish in FY 2020-21
The Fisheries and Livestock Ministry has taken different measures to produce six lakh metric tonnes of fish in the current fiscal year of 2020-21.
Refrain from communal provocation: Rezaul Karim
Don’t get involved in communal provocation, Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim urged on Tuesday.
Remote areas to get improved livestock breeds: Minister
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim has said the government is working to spread the improved species of livestock to remote areas of the country in a scientific way.
President for conservation of fish species, boosting production
President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday called upon the government and private entrepreneurs to come forward for conservation of different species of fish as well as increase their production.
Fisheries Minister warns against corruption amid Covid-19 pandemic
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Tuesday strictly warned against any kind of corruption in the fisheries and livestock sector amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Over 1 crore sacrificial animals ready for Qurbani this year: Minister
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim said that over one crore cattle are ready in the country for Qurbani (sacrifice) during the Eid-ul-Azha this year.
No sacrificial animal import this year: Minister
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Thursday said the government won’t allow import of sacrificial animals on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
“Under no circumstance, it will allow bringing cattle from abroad this year,” he said while addressing an online meeting on ensuring the supply and sale of healthy cattle at ‘Haats’.
The minister noted that the government will take all necessary measures to ensure the animal sacrifice in a healthy manner.
“With a view to protect the environment, all necessary arrangements will be made for marketing and selling of sacrificial animals in a healthy way during Eid-ul-Azha,” the minister said.
He cautioned all to abide by health guidelines at cattle markets and urged to discharge own duties with responsibility and ethics.
Recalling previous experience, Minister Rezaul said, “We want no incident of extortion to happen this year. If animals are sold from farms, the lessee won’t be allowed to collect tolls from there. ”
He also assured that there is an adequate supply of sacrificial animals.
According to the Department of Livestock Services, there is a stock of around 1.18 crore of sacrificial animals this year, he said.
The Minister mentioned that 1200 medical teams will work at the cattle markets to prevent sale of sick cattle and monitoring teams will be formed in coordination with the officials of the ministry.
He also revealed that the authorities are trying to focus on arranging online markets due tpo the coronavirus situation.
Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Raunak Mahmud, Additional Secretary Kazi Washi Uddin, Director General of the Department of Livestock Services Dr Abdul Jabbar Sikder, among others, participated in the occasion.
Bill placed to allow courts to hold virtual trial proceedings
A Bill was introduced in Parliament on Tuesday to empower courts to run trial proceedings through videoconferences and other digital means using the information technology.