, Nov. 14 -- Bangladesh is stepping up efforts to expand its fish and fishery product exports by strengthening food safety, promoting value-added products and exploring new international markets, as the government targets annual export earnings of US$1 billion from the sector by 2030.

The initiatives are aimed at strengthening the country's position in the global seafood market by ensuring that its products meet international quality and safety standards while reducing dependence on traditional export destinations, according to an official document.

Under the Fish and Fish Products (Inspection and Quality Control) Act, 2020 and related rules, the Department of Fisheries is ensuring processing plant inspection, export consignment inspect...