FisheriesMother Hilsa Drive: 3,173 Arrested, 1,221 Boats Seized in 22 Days
River police arrested 3,173 people and seized 1,221 vessels during the 22-day nationwide drive to protect breeding hilsa.
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FisheriesFour Fishermen Fined for Catching Hilsa in the Jamuna
A mobile court fined four fishermen for catching hilsa in the Jamuna at Chauhali, Sirajganj, in breach of the ban and seized one and a half lakh metres of net.
FisheriesHilsa Scarce in the Padma and Meghna Even in Peak Season
Even in peak season, fishers in Shariatpur's Padma and Meghna rivers are catching few hilsa and are sinking deeper into debt.