The Advisor underscores women's significance in cultivating nutritious Bangladesh

The Integrated Livestock Development Project, aimed at economic empowerment and food security, recently held an event at Ati Bhawal High School in Keraniganj. The project, which focuses on providing assistance to women in char areas, distributed livestock and feed resources to beneficiaries.

Dr Abdur Rahim, the Project Director, emphasized that this distribution is an opportunity for beneficiaries to advance towards self-reliance. He explained that the distributions aim to support increased household incomes, improved nutrition, and steps towards self-sufficiency.

Under the livestock distribution program, 74 households received three sheep each, 69 chicken farmers received 25 chickens each, and 64 duck-farming beneficiaries received 21 ducks each. Additionally, 64 beneficiaries received 75 kg of feed each.

Farida Akhtar, the Fisheries and Livestock Adviser, spoke at the event and highlighted the importance of empowering women in char areas. She stated that by providing them with livestock as assets, women can ensure family expenses, education, and healthcare are met. Akhtar also emphasized that the benefits of the project will positively impact national development.

The Department of Livestock Director General, Dr Abu Sufian, also attended the event and stated that the distributed cattle will become valuable assets for the beneficiaries. He added that the collaborative effort involves advancing food security, economic development, and empowerment for rural populations.

The Integrated Livestock Development Project was implemented in char areas of Manikganj, Dhaka, Munshiganj, Rajbari, Faridpur, and Shariatpur. However, the project leader for these areas was not mentioned in the provided search results.

Akhtar reiterated her commitment to the project's mission, stating that the project aims to establish a self-sufficient and nutritionally rich Bangladesh, with a focus on rural residents, especially women. She believes that by empowering women economically, they can break the cycle of poverty and ensure a brighter future for their families and communities.

The Advisor underscores women's significance in cultivating nutritious Bangladesh