Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- The government has decided not to include fisheries, hatcheries, livestock and poultry farms in its existing 20 per cent electricity bill rebate scheme, despite recognising their rising costs of production.

The decision was taken at an inter ministerial meeting, which was held recently to review a proposal sent by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL), seeking inclusion of the marginal fish farms, hatcheries, and livestock and poultry farms under the rebate list.

Chaired by Rahima Begum, Director General of Monitoring Cell under the Finance Division, the meeting gave its decision against extending the 20 per cent electricity bill rebate to cover grassroots-level fish farms (matsya khamar), hatcheries, and live...