Photo: BSSSATKHIRA, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS) - A two-month ban on crab harvesting in the rivers and canals of the Sundarbans Satkhira Range came into effect today, as the crab breeding season has begun. Burigoalini Forest Station Officer (SO) Md Ziaur Rahman said the government has imposed a two-month ban on crab harvesting to enhance crab breeding in the rivers of the Sundarbans. Mentioning the various species of crabs are found in the rivers under the Sundarbans Satkhira Range, he said in this breeding period crabs migrate in large numbers from the sea into the rivers to lay eggs. Md Fazlul Haque, Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) of the Sundarbans Satkhira Range, said crabs are one of the key earners of foreign currency. He said all preparations have been completed by the Forest Department to enhance crab breeding.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 01, 2026 12:29 UTC