Bangladesh, July 16 -- The government has decided to prepare a nationwide database of entrepreneurs engaged in the fisheries and livestock sector as part of its efforts to strengthen policymaking, improve services and ensure the sustainable development of the two key segments.

State minister for fisheries and livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku made the announcement while addressing a virtual meeting with divisional directors of the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Livestock Services at the secretariat in the city on Wednesday.

He said officials at divisional, district and upazila levels would jointly collect information to make a comprehensive national database of farmers and entrepreneurs involved in the fisheries and lives...