File photo of fishermen catching fishesBFDC issued a three-month ban on fishing in the Kaptai Lake on May 1About 30 tons of fish fry of the carp variety will be released in different parts of Kaptai Lake during this year’s three-month fishing ban. Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) rice distribution program was also inaugurated among 22,000 fishermen whose livelihood depends on the Kaptai Lake. The nets seized during illegal fishing in Kaptai Lake were also burnt down. BFDC issued a three-month ban on fishing in the Kaptai Lake which came into effect from May 1 to boost fish population. Only then will we be able to reach the target of fish production,” he added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 17, 2020 11:15 UTC