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Updated 17 September 2026

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Fisheries

Hilsa catch down 30pc as the season ends, a third straight year of decline

The Department of Fisheries estimates the July-August catch fell 30 to 40 per cent year on year; a 22-day fishing ban runs from 8 to 29 October.

Samakal16 September 20262 min read