Govt working to ensure nutrition security with food: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the government is working to ensure food security and nutrition for the people.

The premier said this while addressing a programme marking the founding anniversary of Bangladesh Awami Matsyajibi Leagueo at Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital on Saturday (May 22). 

On the occasion of the founding anniversary, she greeted and congratulated all the leaders and workers of the Matsyajibi League.

Calling on the youth to become entrepreneurs without rushing for jobs, the Prime Minister said, “The government is providing necessary training and unsecured bank loans to enhance their skills.”

He said, “Bangladesh Awami League has always worked for the betterment of the people. Our goal is to make Bangladesh self-sufficient in food.”

“We came to power in 1996 and made the country self-sufficient in food in 1998. When We came to the government for the second time, we still fulfilled the goal. We took steps to ensure food security as well as nutrition,” she added.

PM said, “When we came to power since 1996, we trained the youth, created opportunities, renovated reservoirs and increased fish production.”

“If a person can eat 60 grams of fish, that’s enough for him/her, noting that fish provides the safest nutrition. That opportunity is being created. At the same time, we are creating huge jobs,” she said.

“I would say that if any young person learns to read and does not run after a job, if he/she farms himself, produces fish and sells it, he/she can earn good money,” PM said.