Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin ur Rashid has announced that Bangladesh plans to start exporting organic meat within the next three years. The meat will be produced from livestock fed on natural, nutrient-rich grass without any genetic modification.

He made the announcement while speaking as chief guest at the “Australia–Bangladesh Research Showcase” held at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka. The event was jointly organized by the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) and Australia’s Charles Sturt University, with support from the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs.

Highlighting the importance of safe and nutritious food, the minister said global demand for healthy food is increasing. He noted that researchers have developed improved Napier grass with around 18% protein content, which can significantly enhance livestock nutrition and reduce production costs.

He further said that high-protein, climate-resilient fodder would help lower meat production costs and make meat more affordable for consumers. He also stressed the need to strengthen independent research and innovation in Bangladesh’s agriculture and livestock sectors.

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku, speaking as special guest, echoed the importance of reducing feed costs to make meat production more economical. He emphasized research-driven and technology-based solutions for sustainable livestock development.

Officials, researchers, academics, and development partners attended the seminar, which focused on climate-resilient food systems, sustainable livestock production, and international research collaboration.