BIASS 2023 to begin in Oct

The Bangladesh International Aquaculture Seafood Show (BIASS) 2023 will begin on October 19 this year with the aim of promoting sustainable growth, innovation and international collaboration in the country's aquaculture and seafood industries.

The tree-day event will be held at the Bangabandhu International Convention Center in Dhaka, Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim said at a press conference yesterday.

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The event will be jointly organised by the fisheries and livestock ministry, Department of Fisheries, commerce ministry, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association, and Solidaridad.

Different aquaculture and seafood companies, practitioners, processors and exporters, researchers and academicians, government agencies and policymakers, investors and financial institutions, farmers, and international buyers will participate in the show.

The event will serve as a platform for expanding networks, exchanging knowledge, exploring business opportunities, showcasing products and services, collaborating with stakeholders, influencing policies, and contributing to the growth and sustainability of aquaculture and seafood industries.

Besides, the event will feature a comprehensive display of aquaculture technologies, equipment, feed, packaging, processing machinery, and other related products and services, Karim said in a statement.

He went on to say that BIASS 2023 will create opportunities for business development, foster new partnerships, and encourage collaboration among stakeholders while also keeping them informed about the latest industry trends.

Citing Statista, the fisheries and livestock minister mentioned that the fish and seafood market in Bangladesh is projected to generate revenue of $17.38 billion in 2023 with an expected annual growth of 9.03 per cent.

He said Bangladesh's export income has increased by 26.96 per cent this fiscal year through increased shipments of shrimp, dried fish, crab and other fish.