Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The government has approved a Tk 100 crore subsidy and a 20 percent rebate on electricity bills for marginal-level fish farms, hatcheries and livestock, and poultry farms to reduce production costs and stimulate investment in the sector.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock said on Monday that the decision was taken following a directive issued by the finance ministry on January 22.

Under the existing electricity rebate policy, a 20-percent rebate is being provided to 16 sectors to boost agricultural production, encourage agro-based exports and support industrial growth.

Of these, four sectors under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock have been included in the subsidy scheme, with the Finance Division approving...