Australian support for survey on fisheries sought

He also sought help in the fields of Hilsha management, cattle fattening, Black Bengal goat farming and development of human resources.

The minister made the call when Minister for Agriculture and Forest of Western Australia, Kim Chance and his five-member entourage called on him at his secretariat office in the city.

Noman briefed the delegation on the recent progress of Bangladesh in the fisheries and livestock sector.

The Australian minister urged Noman to send an expert to a five-day international workshop on "Animal Health and Bio-security" to be held in Australia next month and present a concept paper regarding the feasible cooperation between the two countries in this field.

The delegation includes Principal Policy Advisor of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forest of Western Australia Jhon Dagostino, Food and Trade Promotion Manager of the Agriculture Department Besalet Trhulj, Executive Director Henry Streingiesseor and Deputy High Commissioner of Australia Richard Rodgurs.

Joint Secretary Rokeya Sultana, joint-chief Dr M Golam Sarwar and Director General of the Livestock Department Dr Salehuddin Mahmud were present.