Khulna's shrimp industry bounces back with rising exports | Business

KHULNA, Sept 15, 2025 (BSS) - Shrimp production and exports from Khulna have witnessed a remarkable rebound during the interim government period, reversing years of decline and reviving hopes for the sector once hailed as the country's "white gold." Once second only to raw jute in export earnings, shrimp had lost its shine over the past decade amid international competition and the dominance of vannamei shrimp in neighboring countries. But new measures by the Department of Fisheries, coupled with a recovery in global demand, have pushed the industry back on track. According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Khulna earned Tk 11,300 crore from shrimp exports in the last five years, with plans underway to double the figure in the...