Currently around 160 tons of dried fish, worth around Tk4 crore are being produced every year in the region, insiders said. However, detailed statistics on dried fish production in the district is not available yet in the local office of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). Narail Fisheries Officer Muhammad Farukul Islam said dry fish production is gaining popularity in the region. A dry fish hub owner Hazi Chan Miah said that he collected fish directly from fishermen and processed them to Shutki. "But now I can sell the fishes to dry fish hubs," he added and expressed satisfaction that he could make more money selling the fishes.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 19, 2020 15:56 UTC