FOAB
Apex National Aquaculture Body

Empowering Bangladesh's Fish Farmers Through Modern Technology & Collective Voice

The Fish Farm Owners Association of Bangladesh (FOAB) represents commercial fish farm owners, hatchery operators, and aquaculture entrepreneurs nationwide. We bridge grassroots producers, scientific research, and national policy to build a resilient, sustainable, and export-ready fisheries industry.

Our Core Strategic Pillars

Four foundational commitments guiding every initiative, partnership, and digital standard established by the association.

E-Traceability

Implementing cryptographic batch tracking from hatchery broodstock to retail distribution, verifying authentic origins and feed compliance.

Technical Standards

Promoting Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), water chemistry optimization, and biosecure nursery handling to minimize disease risks.

Farmer Welfare

Providing verified digital member cards, subsidized professional training workshops, and direct access to expert fish pathology advisory.

Policy Advocacy

Representing farmer interests before the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, and international development agencies.

The FOAB Journey & Sector Transformation

Founded to address the fragmentation, supply-chain instability, and biosecurity challenges confronting commercial fish producers in Bangladesh, FOAB has evolved into the principal representative forum for progressive aquaculture operators.

From pioneering international technical exchange missions—including the landmark PUM Netherlands Senior Experts collaboration—to deploying the nation's first end-to-end digital traceability platform, FOAB consistently champions practical, science-driven modernization.

1,500+

Commercial Members

64

Districts Represented

25,000+

Water Hectares Covered