The country continues to experience significant economic repercussions from the 2007 highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak, which resulted in the closure of approximately 50,000 poultry-related enterprises and displaced 2.5 million workers from their employment.

Authorities have approved an experimental vaccination initiative for domestic poultry to safeguard the industry from avian influenza threats, announced Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md Abdul Latif Biswas.

An eight-member specialist panel has been established to develop a comprehensive vaccination strategy in response to widespread avian influenza detection across commercial poultry operations nationwide.

A critical shortage of day-old chicks relative to increasing market demand has created favorable conditions for hatchery operators while presenting challenges for consumers facing elevated prices.

Consumer markets in Chittagong have experienced consistent price increases for chicken products since late April, attributed to supply-demand imbalances affecting the regional trade.

Three major Indian poultry corporations - Venkateshwara Hatcheries Group, Shuguna, and Amrit - have established operations in the country over the past two years, signaling confidence in the sector's growth potential.

Three prominent Indian poultry enterprises have commenced operations over the past 24 months, attracted by robust industry expansion and prospects for increased protein demand driven by rising incomes and substantial population.

Avian influenza incidents occurring in late 2011 have significantly affected the domestic agricultural economy, with ongoing consequences for producers and related industries.

Two individuals were apprehended and detained by enforcement officials for collecting and distributing deceased poultry in the capital's Karwan Bazar area, raising food safety concerns.

Veterinary authorities have documented ten highly pathogenic avian influenza incidents affecting commercial facilities in Dhaka, Khulna, Chittagong, and Rajshahi divisions.