Fisheries is an important sector of Bangladesh in terms of creating job opportunities (16.5 million), gross domestic
growth (4.39%), nutrient supply and earning of foreign exchange (470 million US dollar in 2011-2012)1 which is
contributing to the food security of the country either directly or indirectly. Fish and other seafood are the vital
contributors to meet the nutritional requirement in the daily diet. About 60% of the total animal protein intake are
coming from fish.