Objectives

1.	Develop networking among fisheries professionals and institutions in different  public and private sectors
2.	Share and exchange of knowledge and experience  gained through research, extension and development activities to promote growth  in the fisheries sector
3.	Initiate discussion and dialogue among different  stakeholders for identification and prioritization of researchable issues in the  sector and assist the policy makers and planners in the implementation of the  programmes
4.	Assist public and private sector organization, donors and  development partners in
the exploration of areas for investment for rapid  and sustainable development
5.	Secure research funding from different  national, international and donor organizations and offer research awards to the  individual scientist or group of scientists working in different organizations  on purely competitive basis to address the demand driven research that improves  livelihood of the poor masses
6.	Organize workshop, seminar, conference,  dialogue and training programmes on a regular basis
7.	Offer support services  to the industries, government and private sectors through providing consultancy
8.	Prepare data base on the knowledge pool and aquatic resources of  Bangladesh
9.	Publish Forum News Letter and other publications and maintain a  webpage
10.	Award Forum Crest and Certificate to the best researcher (s) and  contributor (s) to the fisheries sector
