Bangladesh Dairy Development Board Bill-2023 passed

Bangladesh Dairy Development Board Bill-2023 passed Bangladesh Dairy Development Board Bill-2023 was passed in the Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim moved the bill in the House and it was passed by voice votes with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.

The Bill stipulates setting up of a 19-member Dairy Board headed by the Fisheries and Livestock Minister as its chairman, said the minister.

The board's main functions will include, providing suggestions and technical support for rearing of domestic animals using scientific methods, medical services as well as for the production and marketing of quality milk, the minister said.
 
Earlier, the Cabinet approved the daft of 'Bangladesh Dairy Board Bill, 2023'.