Govt eyes Tk 300cr plant to cut animal vaccine imports

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The government has initiated steps to set up an animal vaccine plant at an estimated cost of around Tk 300 crore to reduce dependence on imports and boost domestic production.

The government has initiated steps to set up an animal vaccine plant at an estimated cost of around Tk 300 crore to reduce dependence on imports and boost domestic production.

The Department of Livestock Services (DLS) plans to conduct a feasibility study before implementing the project. According to DLS documents, the study was expected to run from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

The DLS has submitted a project proposal to the fisheries and livestock ministry for the study, which has received in-principle approval, a top DLS official said, requesting anonymity.

The department has initially identified a site in Gabtali, Bogura, for the proposed plant, where around 200 acres of land are available, the official said.

Animal vaccine manufacturing is a highly sophisticated process, requiring a detailed feasibility study before a new production facility can be established.

However, it has yet to be included in the Annual Development Programme, preventing the release of the required funds, the official said.

The department hopes to secure the allocation soon, as the government appears to be giving the initiative considerable importance, the official added.

The feasibility study will assess demand, operational requirements and associated costs, as well as prepare design drawings, specifications and cost estimates for laboratory machinery and reagents. It will also include financial and economic analyses.

Mohammad Bozlur Rahman, director of the planning section at the DLS, said the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) in Savar is the only public-sector institute with facilities for producing a wide range of animal vaccines.

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