The government has banned hilsa catching, selling, hoarding and transporting for 22 days to boost its production.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, the ban will come into effect from October 7 to 28.
This is the peak period when the marine hilsa swims against the tide to spawn in rivers.
Hilsa has the highest contribution to the country’s fish production as the single fish species.
Bangladesh produces the highest number of hilsa in the world which is more than eighty per cent.
Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul
