Dhaka: Standard Chartered Bangladesh and the Centre for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS) have joined forces to promote sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient aquaculture processes along the southern coast of Bangladesh. The initiative aims to enhance the availability and accessibility of high-quality fish spawn, specifically Generation 3 (G3) Rohu, for 2,000 aquaculture farmers in the region.
Under the collaboration, Standard Chartered Bangladesh and CNRS will work on establishing a robust spawn distribution network, providing training opportunities for aquaculture farmers, and enhancing linkages across the aquaculture value chain. The project will focus on distributing 30 tonnes of G3 Rohu fingerlings to selected beneficiaries, enabling 2,000 farmers to produce approximately 600 tonnes of harvestable G3 Rohu each year.
The initiative aligns with Standard Chartered’s commitment to enhancing nutrition and food security, promoting job and value creation, and empowering local actors in the aquaculture value chain. The G3 Rohu strain is expected to contribute significantly to improving lives and ensuring food and nutrition security in Bangladesh. The collaboration reflects the urgency of addressing climate risks and supporting the long-term sustainability of aquaculture systems in the country.
Naser Ezaz Bijoy, CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, emphasized the importance of supporting climate-impacted farmers and ensuring food security by making fish more abundant and accessible. Mokhlesur Rahman, Executive Director at CNRS, appreciated Standard Chartered Bangladesh’s investment in supporting poor aquaculture farmers and highlighted the collaboration’s role in addressing malnutrition, reducing stunting among children, and contributing to the country’s food and nutritional security. The project’s technological advancements are expected to be scaled up across Bangladesh.
