Endangered fish species revived through BFRI’s research  | News

BANGLADESH AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, Oct 14, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) is bringing revolutionary changes to the country’s fisheries sector. From the revival of endangered native species to the development of new varieties and advanced technologies for seaweed and eel cultivation, the institute continues to write new chapters of success. Established in 1984, BFRI is currently the only national fisheries research institute in Bangladesh. Headquartered in Mymensingh, it operates specialized research centers in Chandpur, Khulna, Cox’s Bazar, Bagerhat, and Rangamati. Ongoing research at BFRI includes broodstock improvement and breeding of the mahashol fish, conservation of native species, gudgeon shrimp farming, koi (Climbing perch) breeding technology, eel fish breeding, and environment-friendly “bottom clean unit” projects. These initiatives contribute...