BSFF, TFM sign MoU to facilitate dev of aquaculture sector in BD

Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF) and Thai Union Feedmill Public Company Limited (TFM) has recently signed an MoU to strengthen long-term collaboration in technology transfer, research, and focused development initiatives to facilitate sustainable development of aquaculture sector in Bangladesh, especially in the coastal region.
Faiyaz Murshid Kazi, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Thailand, was present at the signing ceremony, says a press release.
Syed Mahmudul Huq, Chairman, Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation, and Hathai Nantatong, Director (representing CEO), Thai Union Feedmill Public Company Limited, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations in the presence of representatives from the sector, embassy officials and other dignitaries including Dr. Cherdsak Virapat, former Director General of NACA and CIRDAP.
Saroar Ahmed Saleheen, Counsellor Economic and Alternate Permanent Representative and Nayeem Rubaiyet, Counsellor and Head of Chancery, Embassy of Bangladesh in Bangkok, Thailand also attended the event.
This MoU builds upon the successful partnership initiated in 2021 and reinforced by a groundbreaking pilot project in 2023-2024. It focuses on advancing sustainable farming practices for high-value species, including Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer), black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon), whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), and mono-sex giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii).