Use of safe genetic technology essential for biodiversity conservation: Farida Akhter
Adviser Farida Akhter at this time spoke because the chief visitor on the 1st International Conference on Life Science, Health and Biotechnology, at Jashore University of Science and Technology. Photo : BSS
DHAKA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) – Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter at this time known as upon the farmers, scientists and policymakers to guard indigenous species and biodiversity and to stay cautious concerning the impacts of company management and make sure the use of safe genetic applied sciences.
She made the remarks this morning whereas talking because the chief visitor on the 1st International Conference on Life Science, Health and Biotechnology (LIFETECH 2026), at Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) with the goal of selling information change, analysis growth and worldwide cooperation within the fields of life sciences, well being and biotechnology.
The convention was organized by the Faculty of Biological Science and Technology of the JUST.
“We support scientific innovation but the use of natural resources under corporate control is not acceptable, genetic modification may be necessary but ownership and rights must always be aligned with the interests of local biodiversity”, she mentioned, including that safeguarding nation’s agricultural and aquatic assets is feasible by means of the safety and sustainable use of indigenous species.
She additionally cautioned that figuring out crops or animals by assigning numbers by means of genetic modification applied sciences just isn’t acceptable from a humanitarian and moral perspective, as it might deprive farmers who domesticate native species of their rights.
The Fisheries Adviser famous that fish are usually not solely a supply of vitamin but in addition vital for skincare and beauty makes use of. She emphasised that any product developed ought to be simply accessible to all folks.
Farida Akhter mentioned Bangladesh is wealthy in aquatic biodiversity which is essential for the conservation and improvement of the nation’s aquatic assets.
She notably talked about that indigenous black tiger shrimp (Bagda) are important not solely for their style but in addition for their cultural worth. Although some stakeholders within the fisheries trade utilized for permission to import fry for farming vannamei shrimp, the federal government determined as a substitute to halt such imports and deal with the event of indigenous Galda and Bagda shrimp.
Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University Prof Dr Naqib Muhammad Nasrullah, Vice-Chancellor of Khulna Agricultural University Prof Dr Md Nazmul Ahsan, Vice-Chancellor of Pabna University of Science and Technology Prof Dr S M Abdul Awal and Treasurer of the JUST Prof Dr Hossain Al Mamun had been current as particular visitors on the operate.
The convention was patronized by JUST Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Abdul Majid. Distinguished visitor Prof Dr M Mozammel Haque of the Department of Microbiology, University of Dhaka, was additionally current. The convention convener was Prof Dr Md Sherajul Islam, Dean of the JUST.
Renowned native and worldwide researchers, scientists, teachers and related consultants participated within the convention.
Later within the afternoon, the Fisheries and Livestock Adviser visited the Freshwater Sub-Station of the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) in Jashore. During the go to, she toured varied amenities of the middle and was briefed on native fish manufacturing, ongoing analysis actions, and progress in technological improvement.
At the time, Director General of BFRI Dr. Anuradha Bhadra, Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Harunur Rashid, Senior Scientific Officer and Sub-Station Head Dr. Akheri Naima, together with different officers and scientists, had been current.