Strengthening Bangladesh’s Fish Feed Sector: Pathways for Innovation, Quality, and Strategic Collaboration

Abstract

The Government of Bangladesh, private industry, research institutions, and CGIAR programs have emphasized the need for coordinated action to modernize the feed sector. Against this backdrop, a national consultative workshop was convened to identify practical solutions, partnership opportunities, and priority actions that can be initiated from 2026 onward. The workshop, supported by CGIAR’s Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) and Scaling for Impact (S4I) programs, brought together 39 participants from government agencies, research institutions, universities, private feed companies, laboratories, advisory actors, and development partners. The workshop was designed as a solution-oriented platform rather than a general sector review. Its primary objectives were to: (i) develop a shared understanding of the key constraints shaping feed quality, safety, and market performance;(ii) identify existing and emerging innovations in feed ingredients, formulation, processing, and digital tools;(iii) explore practical collaboration opportunities among government, research institutions, industry, and development partners; and (iv) outline evidence needs and investment priorities to guide coordinated actions in the near and medium term.