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Updated 13 October 2026

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Fisheries

Silt leaves Thakurgaon's Kadamtali fish sanctuary short of water and food

Undredged for years, the Kadamtali sanctuary on the Tangon River in Pirganj has silted up, putting thousands of brood fish weighing 30 to 50 kg at risk.

Krishi Shomoy13 October 20261 min read