Bangladesh

Jagonews2412 October 20241 min read

22-Day Fishing Ban Begins on the Padma and Meghna

The government has banned catching all fish, including hilsa, on the Padma and Meghna in Chandpur for 22 days, from midnight on 12 October until 3 November.

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Hilsa Sold by Loudspeaker in Kalapara Rush

On the last day before a 22-day ban on catching all fish, including hilsa, in the sea and rivers, markets across Kalapara in Patuakhali were busy selling hilsa.

533 Tonnes of Hilsa Go to India, 29 Firms Send None

Although 2,420 tonnes of hilsa were approved for export to India for Durga Puja, only 533 tonnes went through Benapole, 22 percent of the export order.

Hilsa Prices Drop at the Last Minute as Buyers Crowd In

With the ban on catching and selling hilsa starting at midnight on 12 October, hilsa prices fell at the last minute in Dhaka's markets and buyers crowded in.

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'Action If Government Officials Help Catch Hilsa'

The 22-day drive to protect mother hilsa on the Padma and Meghna in Chandpur begins at midnight on 12 October, and an awareness meeting and rally were held that afternoon.

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Which Vitamin Deficiency Leaves You Falling Ill Often?

Frequent illness is not a good sign, and people who often catch fevers and colds should check whether they are meeting their daily vitamin C needs.

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Two Brothers Succeed With Commercial Lucky Bamboo Farming

Two brothers in Sundarganj, Gaibandha, are growing lucky bamboo commercially for the first time in the district and exporting decorative pots to the Middle East.

All Fishing Banned on the Meghna From Midnight Tonight

The government has banned all fishing on the Meghna for 22 days, from midnight on Saturday (13 October) to 3 November, to protect jatka and mother hilsa.

Jagonews2411 October 20242 min read

All Fishing, Including Hilsa, Banned for 22 Days in the Padma and Meghna

A 22-day ban on catching all fish, including hilsa, has been declared on the Padma and Meghna rivers in Chandpur from midnight on 12 October.

Jagonews2411 October 20242 min read

Guinea Fowl Can Help Meet Demand for Eggs and Meat

Guinea fowl, or titir, are cheap to raise at home, lay well and can meet demand for both eggs and meat.

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Flood Water Recedes but Suffering Grows in Netrokona

Flood water has begun to recede in Netrokona, but many returning home find their houses wrecked and their paddy and rice spoilt, leaving them struggling for food.

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