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State Minister emphasizes strengthening fisheries to preserve Bengali identity

The state minister highlighted ongoing government efforts to restore river navigability and mitigate pollution across the country.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 29 September 2026, 1:45 PM

The state minister noted that numerous rivers throughout the nation have suffered from a loss of navigability. To address this, the government has launched initiatives aimed at restoring river navigability and reducing environmental pollution. The minister further emphasized the necessity of bolstering the fisheries sector as a means to uphold Bengali identity.