Women fishers must have ID cards: Adviser | News

DHAKA, September 17, 2025 (BSS) – Fisheries and Livestock Affairs Adviser Farida Akhter today stressed on issuing ID cards against women involved in fishing along with their male counterparts. "Fishing is a family profession. Women often work harder but remain unrecognized. Only four percent of registered fishers are women, despite their significant contribution to the profession. They must be recognized and must have ID cards," she said. The adviser made this remarks while speaking at a national policy dialogue on sustainable fisheries management at Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. Centre for Natural Resources Studies (CNRS), a non-government research organization, organized the dialogue. CNRS Director Dr. M Aminul Islam presented the keynote paper at the event. The adviser emphasized on updating...