Hilsha

Padma Bridge breathes hope into southern farmers

Farmers and traders of agricultural products in Barishal, Jhalakathi and Pirojpur are counting the days until June 25, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will officially open Padma Bridge, as the resulting increase in connectivity will ensure better prices for their produce.

Hilsa Netting: 22-day ban begins today

The Fishing Directorate ban on fishing for Hilsha in open water sources comes into effect from early today.

3,080kg hilsa seized, 168 fishermen jailed in Ctg

Bangladesh Coast Guard seize 3,080kg hilsa and detain 168 fishermen for netting the fish defying a government ban on hilsa fishing from September 25 to October 9 to protect the fish during the breeding time.

600kg hilsa seized in Bay, 38 jailed

Coast Guard members seize 600kg hilsa fish and detain 38 fishermen for fishing hilsa illegally in the Bay of Bengal.

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

Padma Bridge breathes hope into southern farmers

Farmers and traders of agricultural products in Barishal, Jhalakathi and Pirojpur are counting the days until June 25, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will officially open Padma Bridge, as the resulting increase in connectivity will ensure better prices for their produce.

October 1, 2017
October 1, 2017

Hilsa Netting: 22-day ban begins today

The Fishing Directorate ban on fishing for Hilsha in open water sources comes into effect from early today.

October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015

3,080kg hilsa seized, 168 fishermen jailed in Ctg

Bangladesh Coast Guard seize 3,080kg hilsa and detain 168 fishermen for netting the fish defying a government ban on hilsa fishing from September 25 to October 9 to protect the fish during the breeding time.

September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015

600kg hilsa seized in Bay, 38 jailed

Coast Guard members seize 600kg hilsa fish and detain 38 fishermen for fishing hilsa illegally in the Bay of Bengal.