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Shrimp Hatchery Association of Bangladesh

Empowering Sustainable Shrimp Hatcheries in Bangladesh

The Shrimp Hatchery Association works to support innovation, standards, and advocacy for the shrimp hatchery industry nationwide.

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Est. 2000Founded
40+Member hatcheries
3 zonesHatchery zones
FBCCIAffiliated
Message from the President

A disciplined dual-species model for Bangladesh.

SHAB is steering Bangladesh’s shrimp sector toward a disciplined dual-species model. Penaeus monodon stays our premium flagship—backed by stronger broodstock control, biosecurity, and traceability. Penaeus vannamei will be phased in (SPF, zoning, certification) to deliver steady, cost-competitive volume. Together they diversify risk, stabilise exports, and keep plants utilised year-round.

Lutfur Rahman Kajal
President

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Introduction

Founded in 2000, on the Cox’s Bazar coast.

Founded in 2000, the Shrimp Hatchery Association of Bangladesh (SHAB) unites hatchery owners, scientists, and industry partners to power the next wave of Bangladesh’s aquaculture growth.

Registered under the Ministry of Commerce and proudly affiliated with FBCCI, we champion quality-driven, sustainable shrimp seed production that meets—and exceeds—global standards.

Through strategic advocacy, cutting-edge research, and hands-on training, SHAB equips our members to innovate, scale responsibly, and compete on the world stage—safeguarding ecosystems today while securing prosperity for tomorrow.

2000Founded by pioneering hatchery owners on the Cox’s Bazar coast
40+Member hatcheries under one association
30+Hatcheries aligned with Global Good Aquaculture Practices
500mTaka in low-interest loans facilitated for hatchery upgrades
Key highlights

What the association stands for.

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Nationally recognized shrimp hatchery consortium

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40+ member hatcheries under one association

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Focused on training, research, and policy advocacy

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Strong collaborations with government & NGOs

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