* “others” include tilapia, silver barb, snakehead, etc. Source: Department of Fisheries, Dhaka. Importance of aquafeeds. Against a backdrop of rapid population increase without concomitant increase in fish production, the per capita consumption of fish has dropped from 33 kg in 1963-64 to 20.5 kg in 1989-90, compared to the recommended level of 38 kg (G.O.B., 1985).
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