Commerce Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is expected to be the chief guest while State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Ukil Abdus Sattar Bhuiyan special guest at the meeting.

The two-day international meeting will also focus on certification systems, codes of conduct, traceability and its implications on the industry.

The meeting, jointly organised by the Bangladesh Shrimp Foundation (BSF) and Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA), is expected to be attended by representatives from buyers, international organisations, NGOs, donors and trade associations and farmers from the USA, Europe and Asia.

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is supporting the event as a partner.

Acting Chief of Party of ATDP Ron Gillespie, BSF Chairman Syed Mahmudul Huq, NACA Director General Pedro B Bueno, Acting Mission Director of USAID Beth Paige, and President of Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) George Chamberlain will also address the meeting.

Bangladesh earns around $300 million annually from shrimp export.