Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Hilsa fishing resumes in Bhola following end of two-month ban

Fishing operations resumed across Bhola at midnight on Thursday following the conclusion of a two-month government-imposed ...
Yahoo

Officials enact strict fishing ban to protect iconic species: 'This decision is based on scientific grounds'

In a big win for biodiversity and long-term community health, the government of Bangladesh has imposed a 22-day ban on female hilsa fishing to protect mothers during breeding season, according to ...
Yahoo

Officials enforce nationwide fishing ban with severe penalties — here's what you need to know

Bangladesh has taken a big step forward toward preserving and protecting its national fish. Last month, the South Asian country announced an eight-month nationwide ban on catching juvenile hilsa. As ...
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Fishing resumes in Meghna River in Lakshmipur after ban

After a two-month ban, around 52,000 fishermen in the district have resumed fishing in the Meghna River. Fishing activities ...
The Business Standard

Hilsa prices jump as fuel costs rise amid Iran war

During a visit to Motirhat ghat in Lakshmipur, fishermen and traders said the global conflict is now directly affecting local livelihoods ...
The Business Standard

Fishermen prepare to sail boat in Bhola at midnight as two-month ban ends

The two-month government-imposed ban on fishing aimed at boosting fish production, including hilsa breeding and jatka conservation, will end at midnight (1 May).

Netting hilsa with AI: Smart maps locate rich zones but raise overfishing concerns

An AI-powered forecasting system, XGBoost, has been launched to help fishers locate hilsa shoals in the Bay of Bengal. Developed by INCOIS, the system analyzes environmental data to predict fish-rich ...