Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku on Thursday urged scientists and researchers to ensure that the country's entire demand for livestock vaccines is met through domestic production, saying it will save foreign currency and cut import dependence.

He made the call at a view-exchange meeting held at the conference room of the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI).

The state minister said the fisheries and livestock sector is indispensable for strengthening the economy, empowering marginalised communities and meeting people's demand for animal protein.

He called for greater focus on boosting production and creating entrepreneurs to tap its potential.

Tuku said the present government...