Minister of Lands Saifuzzaman Chowdhury has issued directives for the implementation of eco-friendly initiatives aimed at environmental preservation within the expansive open area at Chingri Mahal (Shrimp farming vast land area). This directive was conveyed to relevant officials during the National Shrimp Mahal Management Committee meeting, which the minister chaired at the Ministry of Lands on Wednesday (November 8), with Land Secretary Khalilur Rahman in attendance.
Emphasizing the ministry’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental equilibrium, the minister underscored the adherence to policies aligned with these principles, guided by the strict directives of the Prime Minister. He highlighted the Ministry of Land’s pivotal role in governmental efforts to address climate change through initiatives such as the protection of agricultural land and land zoning projects.
During the meeting, Saifuzzaman Chowdhury sought expert advice and instructed the planting of suitable vegetation in the spacious open area of Shrimp Mahal, considering the inherent challenges of coastal regions, including salinity and shrimp farming. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of safeguarding the dam near shrimp Mahal during water drainage activities.
The gathering included representatives from the Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, field administration officials from Cox’s Bazar and Satkhira districts, and various stakeholders involved in shrimp farming and related businesses. Everybody express their support for the eco-friendly shrimp farming in Bangladesh.
Subsequently, the 74th meeting of the Committee on Leasing of Government Waters took place under Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury’s leadership. Officials from the Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Directorate of Fisheries, Directorate of Cooperatives, and Fisheries Development Corporation participated, with district administrators from Habiganj, Rangamati, Moulvibazar, and Natore joining virtually from their respective districts.
