Commercial farms must comply with biosecurity requirements, new policy states
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Sukanta Halder
The government has introduced an updated policy for the country’s poultry sector after nearly two decades, aiming to make the industry safer and export-oriented by promoting environmentally sustainable waste management and modern production systems.Issued on June 14, the National Poultry Development Policy 2026 supersedes and modernises the framework that had been in effect since 2008. It was formulated by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.The poultry industry directly and indirectly employs around six million people. There are currently 90,000 registered poultry farms in the country, according to the Department of Livestock Services (DLS), alongside about 200,000 unregistered farms.The policy aims to increase egg and meat production, achieve feed self-sufficiency, eliminate harmful feed ingredients, improve breeds, conserve local varieties, strengthen animal health services, improve vaccine supply and disease surveillance, and curb excessive antibiotic use.
The policy aims to increase egg and meat production, achieve feed self-sufficiency, eliminate harmful feed ingredients, improve breeds, and conserve local varieties
