Staff Reporter:

Marking the National Fisheries Week, a colourful procession with the slogan “Nirapad Machhey Varbo Desh, Garbo Smart Bangladesh” was brought out in Sirajganj town on Wednesday morning.

The procession was started from the premises of Deputy Commissioner’s office and marched several main streets in the town. Then, it was ended at the same venue of the beginning.

People from all walks of life particularly socio-cultural personalities, politicians, teachers and government officials participated in the programme arranged by District Fisheries Department in Sirajganj.

The view of discussion meeting. Photo: TDS

It is to be mentioned that, the District Fisheries Office have taken several programs including view exchange meeting, fish fry releasing and prize distribution among successful fish farmers marking the week.

This year, the theme of the fisheries week has been set as “Nirapad Machhey Varbo Desh, Garbo Smart Bangladesh”.

Later, a discussion meeting was also held at Shaheed A K Shamsuddin Conference Hall of the DC office with Deputy Commissioner Mir Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman in the chair.

Dr. Jannat-Ara-Talukder Henry, Parliament Member of Sirajganj-2 Constituency attended the programme as chief guest, while District Fisheries Officer (DFO) Shahinur Rahman, Additional Superintendent of Police (Finance and Administration) Hannan Mian, Sirajganj District AL President Bir Freedom Fighter Advocate K M Hossain Ali Hasan, its General Secretary Alhaz Abdus Samad Talukder, Sirajganj Sadar Upazila Parishad Chairman Reaz Uddin, Sadar Upazila Parishad Vice-Chairman Jamat Ali Munshi and Female Vice-Chairman Noor-e-Fatima among others addressed on the occasion.