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Two lakh metres of illegal fishing net seized in Barishal
Our Correspondent, Barishal
Our Correspondent, Barishal
Nearly two lakh metres of illegal fishing nets worth around Tk 65 lakh have been seized from different rivers in Barishal as the authorities started a joint drive to protect jatka yesterday.
Bangladesh Navy, Barishal District Administration and the Department of Fisheries carried out the operation at Lahar Haat in Barishal Sadar, and Sreepur and Veduria points in Mehendiganj upazila from 8am to 12pm.
Lt Commander Shahadat stationed at BNS Salam under Navy Commander Flotilla West, Khulna of Bangladesh Navy led the operation.
Hilsa traders, fishermen in hot water
They incur losses amid fresh restrictions; sales ahead of Pahela Baishakh not adequate, insiders say
More than 60 per cent of the country’s hilsa production takes place in and around Barishal. Photo: Star
Fishermen and fish traders have found themselves in hot water as the ongoing nationwide pandemic restrictions have hampered sales ahead of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar.
The demand for panta-ilish (a combination of rice soaked in water overnight and hilsa fried, steamed or in curry form) tends to soar on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, held on April 14, as it is traditionally enjoyed as a part of celebrations.
Ban on hilsa fishing: 4 fishermen sentenced to a month in jail in Barishal
Star file photo
Star Digital Report
Star Digital Report
A mobile court in Barishal today sentenced four fishermen, each to one month in prison, for fishing hilsa violating a ban that was imposed from today.
Executive Magistrate Ataur Rahman sentenced Md Khalilur Hawladar, Sujan, Farooq Chowkidar and Abdul Jalil.
The mobile court conducted its drive at 9:00am today and seized nearly 15,000 meters of fishing net from them, said Fisheries Officer Bimal Chandra Das.
The ban on hilsa fishing is being enforced on 432km stretch of six districts including three in Barishal division, Fisheries Officer Masud Ara Momi told The Daily Star, earlier.