MANIKGANJ, Oct, 23, 2023 (BSS) - A total of 33 fishermen of the district werejailed and fined, in different drives, for catching Hilsha, the nationalfish, defying a government ban on its catching, selling and transporting. Earlier, the government has imposed the ban to ensure the safe spawning ofHilsha fish during its peak breeding period, the Department of FisheryManikganj District sources said. Sixty kilograms of Hilsha were seized during the last 24 hours, the DFO said,adding: "A total of 61 cases were filed against the fishermen who violatedthe ban of Hilsha fishing." During the drive, 140 kilograms ofmother Hilsha and 3.99 lakh meters of current net were seized. At that time, Taka 67,000 fine was realized from the fishermen who violatedthe ban imposed by the government.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha October 23, 2023 08:39 UTC