Fixation of maximum one-day chick price protested

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Poultry industry leaders have strongly protested the decision taken by the Department of Livestock to fix maximum price of one-day chick. They also demanded withdrawal of AIT on import of maize and tax imposed on feed production immediately while speaking a roundtable titled "Present Crisis and Prospects of Poultry Industry in Bangladesh" organised by Breeders Association of Bangladesh (BAB) in the city Saturday. Kazi Zahedul Hasan, president of BAB expressed the optimism that the investment in this sector would double within the next 5-7 years if government support is ensured. Moshiur Rahman, convener of Poultry National Coordination Committee, said poultry industry would create job opportunities for around 10 million people within next 5-7 years. — UNB