The 58-day ban on marine fishing imposed in Bangladesh from April 15 till June 11 this year was intended to ensure sustainable management of fish stocks and marine biodiversity.
Hilsa experts have said that cyclone Sitrang has created a safe environment for the propagation of the fish even though it has caused heavy destruction in the coastal areas.
River police to conduct special drive across all the fishing terminals and chain shops during the ban on catching, selling, transporting and hoarding of hilsa from October 1 to October 22.
