The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has recommended strengthening market-based monitoring to investigate allegations of unreasonable price hikes of fish, meat, milk and eggs, excessive profits by middlemen and the creation of artificial shortages.
The recommendation was made at the second meeting of the committee of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) at the JS Bhaban today (28 October).
The meeting was held with committee chairman Khairul Kabir Khokon in the chair.
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku and other committee members attended the meeting.
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid was also present at the special invitation of the chairman.
The meeting recommended that the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock conduct market-based investigations and monitoring in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce, the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection and relevant agencies.
Emphasis was placed on verifying allegations of irregularities in the supply chain and protecting consumer interests.
The meeting stressed the importance of continuing ongoing initiatives to increase fisheries and livestock production, ensure the supply of products at fair prices and uphold consumer rights.
Discussions also covered the establishment of fish sanctuaries in water bodies and strengthening support for farmers at the upazila and district levels.
The committee recommended formulating an integrated action plan to explore marine fisheries resources, increase fish harvesting and expand exports to international markets. The plan is to be presented at a subsequent committee meeting.
The meeting also directed that progress in ongoing recruitment activities under the ministry’s departments and agencies be presented at the next meeting. Particular emphasis was placed on completing development projects within the stipulated timeframe and ensuring accountability of the officials responsible.
Committee members Sheikh Md. Rezaul Islam, Professor Nazrul Islam, M. A. Hannan, Ali Azam Md. Abu Bakar and Md. Amir Hamza attended the meeting.
The secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, heads of departments and agencies under the ministry, relevant senior officials and officials concerned were also present at the meeting.
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