Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation Act, 1973. Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Legislation Date 1973 (1984) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation. Subject Fisheries Keyword Institution Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fish products Cooperative/producer organization Hygiene/sanitary procedures Processing/handling Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 28 August 1973. Abstract A Corporation by the name of the Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation is established for purposes of development of the fishing industry of Bangladesh. "Fishing industry "includes also fish processing and marketing. Full text English Website bdlaws.gov.bd