Bangladesh, Denmark partner to boost sustainable dairy growth

BANGLADESH – Bangladesh’s Department of Livestock Services (DLS) and the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) have signed a government-to-government cooperation agreement to enhance sustainable dairy production.

This partnership aims to enhance milk production efficiency, ensure food safety, and support Bangladesh’s goal of increasing its self-sufficiency in dairy production.

“With this strategic sector cooperation, Denmark supports Bangladesh to ensure safe and efficient milk production in the country to become more self-sufficient in milk production,” said a press release issued by the Danish embassy.

With dairy farming providing supplementary income to 3.6 million households in Bangladesh, the initiative is expected to drive growth, improve industry standards, and foster innovation in the sector.

As a part of the partnership, Danish experts will train Bangladeshi livestock extension officers in areas such as feed management, animal health, biosecurity, and animal welfare. These efforts will help farmers increase milk yield and improve overall dairy farm performance.

Dr. Md Abu Sufiun, Director General of DLS, emphasised that this initiative represents a new chapter in Bangladesh’s journey toward a greener, safer, and more efficient dairy sector.

He said, “This initiative marks a new chapter in our journey towards a greener, safer, and more efficient dairy sector – empowering our workforce with the knowledge and tools to meet future challenges and ensure long-term food security.”

Concurrently, the Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh, Christian Brix Møller, highlighted the importance of global food production that ensures safe and sustainable food products for both consumers and farmers.

“It is crucial to work towards a global food production, which ensures safe and sustainable food products for the benefit of the people, and the farmers producing it. I am proud that Denmark and Bangladesh are working together to ensure this in Bangladesh,” he said.

The agreement is a result of Bangladesh and Denmark having a good and long-standing diplomatic relationship, and ensuring safe and sustainable food production in Bangladesh has been at the core of the collaboration.

This technical government-to-government collaboration involves the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration as the Danish partner, and the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution, Directorate General of Drug Administration, and Department of Livestock Services as the Bangladeshi partners.

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