Fisheries
River Pangas Flood Barishal's Hilsa Market
Along with hilsa, river pangas have suddenly arrived in large numbers at Barishal markets, which officials credit to year-round conservation measures.
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Most Hilsa in the Market Are Full of Roe
Buyers and sellers in Barishal say most large hilsa on sale after the ban carry roe, though officials say it will not hurt production.
Fisheries
Hilsa Supply Falls at Barishal Markets
Hilsa arrivals at Barishal's Port Road landing centre dropped sharply a day after the post-ban glut, pushing up prices.
Fisheries
Deadline for Hilsa Exports to India Extended
The commerce ministry has given approved exporters until 5 November to ship hilsa to India after the breeding ban stopped exports.
Fisheries
Hilsa Prices High in Dhaka Markets
Hilsa has returned to Dhaka's Mirpur markets after the breeding ban, but high prices are keeping sales slow.
Fisheries
Pangas Instead of Hilsa in the Rivers
Fishermen setting nets for hilsa after the 22-day ban are catching more pangas, and Barishal's wholesale fish market is now full of them.
Fisheries
Seven Maunds of Hilsa Seized on Last Day of Ban
The Coast Guard seized a trawler with 280 kg of hilsa and 40 kg of pangas being taken for sale in Bhola in breach of the fishing ban.
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Hilsa Fishing Resumes Tomorrow on Bhola's Meghna and Tetulia Rivers
Bhola's fishermen are busy mending nets and repairing boats as hilsa fishing resumes on the Meghna and Tetulia after the 22-day ban.
Fisheries
Coastal Fishermen Set Out for Hilsa at Midnight
Fishermen in Mongla and along the Sundarbans coast returned to hilsa fishing after the 22-day ban, fearing losses to intruding Indian trawlers.
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Barguna Fishermen Head Out for Hilsa as Ban Ends
Barguna's fishing villages came back to life as the 22-day government ban on catching hilsa in the sea and rivers ended at midnight.
Fisheries
Fishers Return to the Water at Midnight as 22-Day Hilsa Ban Ends
Fishers in Chandpur are returning to the Padma and Meghna for hilsa and other fish after a 22-day ban to protect brood hilsa.
Fisheries
Hilsa Fishing Resumes at Midnight as 22-Day Ban Ends
Hilsa fishing resumes in the Padma, Meghna and other rivers from midnight on Monday after a 22-day government ban during the main breeding season.
Fisheries
What Must Be Done for Hilsa Production and Breeding
Climate change, pollution and silted estuaries are cutting hilsa breeding, and the fish needs research, public awareness and stronger support for poor fishers.