13th International Poultry Show kicks off in Dhaka
Over 200 companies from 27 countries are participating in the event
The 13th International Poultry Show 2025 and seminar commenced in Dhaka, focusing on the theme "Sustainable Poultry for Amazing Bangladesh".
Fisheries and Livestock Advisor Farida Akhtar inaugurated the three-day exhibition at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal today (20 February).
More than 200 companies from 27 countries set up 825 stalls at the fair with their technology and services.
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The 13th edition of this fair, billed by organisers as South Asia's largest poultry exhibition, is being presented by the World's Poultry Science Association-Bangladesh Branch and the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council.
The exhibition highlights various aspects of the poultry industry, including feed mills, hatcheries, breeder farms, commercial farms, processing, and recycling solutions.
During the inauguration, Adviser Farida Akhtar emphasised the historical role of poultry farming in the private sector, noting that in the past, chickens were primarily raised in rural households, often by women.
She stressed the need to increase the participation of women farmers to further expand the industry.
Addressing the World's Poultry Science Association-Bangladesh Branch, she acknowledged the advancements in poultry feed production and highlighted the sector's potential for growth.
"Your progress means Bangladesh is progressing," she said.
She also underscored the importance of safeguarding small farmers, emphasising their vital role in the industry and its connection to livelihoods.
Addressing concerns over the rising cost of poultry feed, she urged all stakeholders to work together in finding ways to reduce expenses, recognising poultry producers as key contributors to the nation's protein supply.
