Bangladesh
Threatened Fish Biodiversity of Kaptai Lake in Bangladesh
The fish biodiversity of the largest man-made reservoir in Bangladesh, Kaptai Lake, has been threatened due to dramatic increase of undesirable clupeid and other small fish species. As a result, indigenous major carp and other commercial fish…
Students Trained as Enumerators to Assess Farmer Needs for Rohu Genetic Improvement
As part of a quick start project with the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish and to better understand the needs of fish farmers, Bangladesh Agricultural University developed a survey schedule to survey farms located in Mymensingh, Rajshahi, and…
Asia Regional Coordinator Recognized for Contributions to Sustainable Aquaculture
Fish Innovation Lab Asia Regional Coordinator M. Gulam Hussain recently gave an invited keynote address in Dhaka, Bangladesh. At the event, he also received a Crest of Honor from Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum and Bangladesh Agricultural…
Hilsa Shad Fishery Success in Bangladesh
Hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha, is a large anadromous shad that is the national fish in Bangladesh. It is a very popular food fish in the country. The fish has enormous benefits for human health due to availability of essential micronutrients, minerals,…
Batashi Fish Curry with Brinjal and Potato
This recipe from Bangladesh contains a variety of foods and spices, illustrating one of the most important health behaviors—dietary diversity! Fish and other foods in the recipe—potatoes (tubers) and brinjal (eggplant in the berry family)—were…
Global Partners Discuss Nutritional Goals at Virtual Convening
To discuss food and nutrition security, the Fish Innovation Lab convened global partners on June 28 when lab leaders, country coordinators, and grant recipients discussed the connections between research projects and potential nutritional outcomes…
Global Stakeholders Convene to Discuss Progress on Early Research
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish held its first virtual platform meeting for global partners on March 19 when lab leaders, country coordinators, and grant recipients convened to discuss progress and learning outcomes for current research…
Fish Innovation Lab Awards $500,000 in ‘Quick Start’ Grants
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish (Fish Innovation Lab) has made the first round of awards for research, granting $100,000 each to five projects in four countries: Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia. Known as “Quick Starts,” these…