Fishing in Bay of Bengal resumes after 58-day ban
Fishermen in the coastal districts are set to resume fishing in the Bay of Bengal as the government鈥檚 58-day fishing ban will come to an end at midnight on Wednesday...
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3-month Sundarban fishing, tourism ban from tomorrow
Fishing in rivers and canals will be banned and tourist entry will also be prohibited in Sundarban for three months from Sunday to boost the breeding of fish and wildlife.
Indigenous fishes release eggs in Halda River
Some popular species of fishes specially Ruhi, Katla, Mrigel and Kaliboush released record quantity of eggs on Thursday night in the Halda river, the lone natural fish breeding sanctuary in the country.
3-month ban on fishing, tourism in Sundarban begins June 1
Fishing in rivers and canals will be banned and tourist entry will also be prohibited from June 1 to August 31 in the Sundarbans to boost the breeding of fish and wildlife.
Sonali Bank to receive fees of fisheries dept
Sonali Bank PLC signed an agreement with Department of Fisheries to collect export-import related charges and fees through the Sonali Payment Gateway...
Fish-laden pickup van robbed in Munshiganj
A pickup van loaded with 168 cartons of fish was robbed reportedly by giving electric shock to the driver and helper on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway at Srinagar in Munshiganj early Monday...
87pc dried fish safe: study
Only 13 per cent of dried fish produced in Bangladesh contain traces of pesticides, while the remaining 87 per cent are considered safe for consumption, according to findings of a new study...
3-month ban on fishing in Kaptai Lake from May 1
The Rangamati district administration has imposed a three-month ban on fishing in Kaptai Lake in Rangamati from May 1...
55 Bangladeshi fishermen brought back from Arakan Army
The Border Guard Bangladesh on Wednesday brought 55 Bangladeshi fishermen back from Myanmar鈥檚 rebel armed group Arakan Army鈥檚 custody...
Bashir urges Singapore to import tea, potatoes, seasonal fruits and frozen fish
Commerce adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Tuesday urged Singapore to import tea, potatoes, seasonal fruits and frozen fish from Bangladesh...
Man stabbed to death by brothers over fishing
A man was stabbed to death in a clash between four brothers over fishing at Kalaroa in Satkhira on Saturday...
Govt imposes 58-day fishing ban to protect marine stocks
The government on Wednesday imposed a seasonal fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal and riverine water bodies for 58 days, aiming to protect marine biodiversity, ensure safe breeding and sustain fish stocks...
26 Bangladeshi fishermen brought back from Arakan Army
The Border Guard Bangladesh on Saturday afternoon brought 26 Bangladeshi fishermen back from Myanmar鈥檚 Arakan Army鈥檚 custody...
CLIMATE CHANGE: Plights of Jaladas
GLOBAL fish production was 223.2 million metric tonnes in 2022. Bangladesh鈥檚 rank was 2nd in the world for freshwater fish production during the same year. Employment in fisheries and aquaculture around the globe has grown faster than the world鈥檚 population. The sector provides jobs to tens of millions and supports the livelihoods of hundreds of millions...
Myanmar Navy frees 56 Bangladeshi fishermen
Fifty-six fishermen who were detained by the members of Myanmar Navy released on Thursday...
Fisherman killed in speedboat-trawler collision during raid聽
A fisherman was allegedly killed in a collision between a speedboat and a fishing trawler during a fishing ban raid by the Fisheries Department on the Kalabadar River at Mehendiganj upazila in Barishal...
Arakan army returns 29 Bangladeshi fishermen
Twenty-nine Bangladeshi fishermen, who were taken by Myanmar鈥檚 Arakan army, were returned by the group after a week.
StanChart, BRAC help climate-affected farmers, fishermen
Standard Chartered Bangladesh, in partnership with BRAC, has completed two agricultural initiatives aimed at uplifting farmers in Sunamganj, Habiganj haor areas and the Barind region, helping them mitigate adverse effects of climate change in flood- and drought-prone areas, said a press release...
Imposing taxes key to curbing tobacco use, but not only solution: adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter has said that imposing taxes is one of the most effective methods for reducing tobacco consumption, though she emphasised that it is not the only solution.
Livestock sector irregularities to be investigated: adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter on Saturday said that the previous government鈥檚 financial irregularities in livestock sector would be investigated to ensure accountability and justice.
Indian Coast Guard shares photos of Bangladeshi crews
The Indian Coast Guard has announced the seizure of two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers carrying 78 crews, sharing details and images on its official social media page...
Indian Coast Guard takes away two trawlers with 79 people from Bangladesh
The Indian Coast Guard took away two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers carrying 79 sailors near the maritime boundary between the two countries on Monday...
Somali pirates demand ransom for Chinese vessel
Somali pirates who hijacked a Chinese fishing boat have demanded a ransom payment for the vessel and its 18 crew members, police and local officials said on Saturday...
Fish drying begins in Sundarbans
Over 10,000 fishermen started drying fish in the Sundarbans on Monday as they do every year in the dry season in this area.
Hilsa protecting officials assaulted
Eight members of the fisheries department were injured in the early hours of Wednesday when they were attacked by a group during a hilsa conservation drive near Babur Char on the Padma River in Jazira upazila...
9 fishermen jailed for catching hilsa in Shariatpur
Nine fishermen were sentenced to 15 days in prison for catching hilsa in the Padma River at Bhedarganj upazila of Shariatpur on Saturday, in violation of a fishing ban.
Flood causes damage worth Tk 324cr in Mymensingh
The recent flood in Mymensingh caused damage to fisheries and agriculture estimated at Tk 324 crore, leaving many fish farmers severely affected, said the officials on Saturday...
Bangladesh protests killing of fisherman by Myanmar navy
Bangladesh on Friday lodged a protest with the Government of Myanmar over the killing of a Bangladeshi fisherman, Usman, 60, an inhabitant of Kona Para neighbourhood of...
Fishermen worried as BGB, BSF step up patrol in Padma
Fishermen in Charghat and Bagha upazilas in Rajshahi district have been passing their days in worry as the Board Guard Bangladesh and the Border Security Force of India stepped up...
Injustice to fishers and ways out
THIS is heart-breaking to see struggles of hundreds and thousands of poor artisanal fishers. The increased level of unjust treatment and oppression that artisanal fishers have experienced in recent years in the name of hilsa conservation is concerning...