Through artificial insemination and hormone treatment, Bangladesh has successfully bred Datina fish, a delicious marine fish. A team of Bangladesh…
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BFRI or Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute is an autonomous research organization and linked up administratively with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. The general direction, administration and supervision of the affairs of the institute is vested in the Board of Governors. The headquarter of the institute is located in Mymensingh.
The institute has 5 stations and 5 sub-stations based on different aquatic ecosystems. They are Riverine Station located in Chandpur, Freshwater Station located in Mymensingh, Brackishwater Station located in Khulna, and Marine Fisheries and Technological Station in Cox’s Bazar. Two smaller stations are for reservoir fisheries in Rangamati and floodplain ecosystem in Santahar. A Chief Scientific Officer is in charge of each station.
BFRI was established in 1984, it actually started functioning in 1986 with the recruitment of required manpower and creation of initial research facilities. Since then, the institute has been playing a key role in assisting the nation to achieve the goal of fisheries development as set out in successive development plans. The present Director General of the institution is Yahia Mahmud.
The stock of natural fish species, particularly “Rohu,” is dwindling, but scientists have devised a way to preserve the original…
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Oyster is a mollusk and has a soft, undifferentiated body that is shielded by two hard, permanent shells that get…
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More than 300 native freshwater fish species were discovered in Bangladesh at one time. Many species have become extinct, while…
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Bangladesh is successful for artificial breeding and fry production of Jarua fish. It is a freshwater fish, scientific name is…
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The nation produces over 400,000 metric tons of Rui / Rohu (Labeo rohita) fish each year. However, the growth and…
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Mahashol or Mahseer is an endangered fish. Clear water mountain rivers are home to this giant fish. Mahseer is the…
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Shrimp is one of the top seafood delicacy across the globe regardless the borders and cultures. Seafood enthusiast loves shrimps…
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Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mr, SM Rezaul Karim said local fish production in the country, especially by fish farming, has…
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