Dhaka, June 19 -- level workshop stressed the need for improving hatchery quality and workforce skills to ensure the sustainable growth of Bangladesh's poultry sector.

A key challenge identified is the excessive fluctuation in chick (Day-Old Chicks- DOC) production, which is causing instability in supply and pricing, ultimately threatening small-scale hatcheries and market balance.

Fluctuations in chicken prices significantly impact the production of Day-Old Chicks (DOCs). When market prices are high, hatcheries often respond with overproduction, which eventually drives down prices and affects profitability for both hatcheries and farmers.

Conversely, when chicken prices fall, DOC production declines sharply, leading to shortages of po...