Patuakhali, Aug. 9 -- The government has taken multi-pronged and long-term measures to protect the country's river and marine resources, with a key objective of ensuring sustainable fishing from the sea for future generations, said Dr Md Abdur Rouf, Director General of the Department of Fisheries (DoF).

Speaking at a views-exchange meeting titled 'Voluntary Removal of Illegal Trawler Equipment and Protection of Marine Fisheries Resources' at the BFDC Fish Landing Centre in Mohipur area of the district, Dr Rouf also emphasised that dredging of rivers will continue on a priority basis.

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