RAJSHAHI: Experts at a post-rally discussion here yesterday underscored the need for boosting fish farming through the best uses of existing natural resources for reduction of protein deficiency and poverty, reports BSS.

They viewed that all the government and non-government organizations concerned and farmers should come forward and work together for attaining the cherished goal.

Department of Fisheries (DoF) and District Administration jointly organized the discussion in Shilpakala Academy auditorium marking the National Fisheries Week-2018.

In his address of welcome, District Fisheries Officer Shamsul Alam Shah narrated the district level fisheries extension and development activities with highlighting the potentials of the sector.

Commissioner of Rajshahi division Nur-Ur-Rahman and Superintendent of Police Md Shahidullah addressed the discussion as chief and special guests respectively with Deputy Commissioner SM Abdul Kader in the chair.

Divisional Deputy Director of DoF Rezaul Islam, Senior Assistant Director Jahangir Alam, Farm Manager Abdul Khaleque, Assistant Director Shirin Shila and Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer Abul Kalam Azad also spoke.

Referring to the immense prospect of the fisheries sector, Nur-Ur-Rahman said fish production could easily be increased to a great extent if the natural resources were utilized properly. He recommended inspiring the farmers, providing them with latest scientific technologies and educating them in producing quality fish fries to boost production.