22-day Hilsa ban to begin from 7th October

A 22-day ban on catching, selling, hoarding and transporting of people’s favourite hilsa fish will come into effect in Chandpur district from 7 October to protect the mother-Hilsa.

The ban will be imposed on 60 kilometres area from Matlab Uttar upazila to Haimchar upazila and nearby a 40 km stretch of Char Alexander of Lakshmipur district. The ban will remain in force till 28 October.

Last year, the period of restriction on catching hilsa fish was 20 days, from 1 October.

Chandpur fisheries official Md Asadul Baki said 22 days from 7 to 28 October is the peak period for mother-Hilsa to release eggs.

Necessary measures would be taken to create awareness on conservation of hilsa and its importance among the fishermen.

To make the campaign a success, fisheries office and district taskforce will work for 24 hours, the officer added.

Source: unb