Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Bangladesh has no plan to import beef, as it could hurt domestic farmers and pose potential health risks, said Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Tuesday.

"Beef import requires careful consideration. It is not like soap or shampoo that can be brought in at will. The government wants to prioritize meat from cattle reared domestically as the main source," she told reporters after a seminar and the inauguration of a replica of the '4F model' at the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) in Savar.

The event was organized under the project "Sustainable Climate-Resilient Livestock Development in Drought-Prone and Coastal Areas of Bangladesh through IoT-Based 4F Model Implementation."

Farida said that al...