Bagerhat's shrimp boom: 'white gold' turns coastal district into aquatic powerhouse | Business

BAGERHAT, Sept 10, 2025 (BSS) - At the southern edge of the Sundarbans, Bagerhat district is riding a wave of prosperity powered by Bagda shrimp, widely hailed as "white gold". With 27 percent of the country's total output, Bagerhat now ranks second in national Bagda shrimp production, transforming its coastal landscape into a thriving aquaculture hub. Once reliant on saline waters, Bagda farming has evolved through modern technology, enabling cultivation even in freshwater. This shift has opened new doors for local farmers and unemployed youth, who are increasingly converting fallow lands into shrimp ponds. The district's produce, prized for its taste, has earned global acclaim and become a staple in festive Bangladeshi cuisine. Bagerhat's Bagda shrimp has gained global recognition...