Fisheries
Nine Fishermen Jailed for Catching Hilsa in the Meghna
A mobile court in Chandpur has jailed nine fishermen for catching hilsa in the Meghna in defiance of the ban and released five minors on bonds.
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Hilsa Fishing Allegedly Aided by Drive Trawler Driver
Drivers of the trawlers used in hilsa protection drives on the Sugandha river in Jhalakathi are accused of tipping off fishermen for money.
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Administration Helpless Against Attacks by Defiant Fishermen
Fishermen defying the hilsa ban in the Meghna sanctuary at Hizla and Mehendiganj in Barishal have repeatedly attacked officials and law enforcers.
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Bhola, Not Chandpur, Will Be the Home of Hilsa: Farida Akhter
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter told an awareness meeting in Bhola that the home of hilsa will be Bhola, not Chandpur.
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Six Fishers Detained for Catching Hilsa in Defiance of Ban
Six fishers were detained and 40,000 metres of current net seized on the Meghna in Gosairhat, Shariatpur, for catching hilsa during the ban.
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Mother Hilsa Poached Freely on Sugandha and Bishkhali Rivers Despite Ban
Despite the government ban, seasonal fishers in Nalchhiti upazila of Jhalakathi are netting brood hilsa on the Sugandha and Bishkhali rivers, slipping past enforcement teams.
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Fisheries Adviser Visits Hilsa Sanctuary in Chandpur
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter visited the Padma-Meghna hilsa sanctuary in Chandpur to inspect the mother hilsa conservation drive.
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Proper Use of Natural and Marine Resources Will End Poverty, Says Adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter said the country will no longer stay poor if its natural and marine resources are used properly, speaking at the close of USAID's Ecofish-2 project.
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63 Fishers Detained in Chandpur for Catching Hilsa During Ban
Police in Chandpur detained 63 fishers in 24 hours for catching hilsa in defiance of the ban, and 43 of them were given sentences of various terms.
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Seller Drops Hilsa and Flees on Seeing Magistrate's Car
A seller in Kumarkhali, Kushtia, dropped his hilsa and fled on seeing a magistrate's car, and 6 kg of hilsa were recovered from the spot.
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Hilsa Markets on Padma Bank During Ban Period
Although catching hilsa is banned until 3 November, markets are held regularly on the bank of the Padma in Shibchar, Madaripur, and buyers come in groups.
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55 Fishers Detained in Chandpur for Catching Hilsa
River police detained 55 fishers in separate drives in the Chandpur river region over 24 hours for catching hilsa in defiance of the ban.
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Fifty Fishers Jailed for Defying Hilsa Ban in Patuakhali
A mobile court seized 20,000 metres of net and 10 kg of hilsa on the Payra river in Patuakhali, where about 50 fishers have been jailed so far during the ban.