Reality check crucial in using technology: Farida Akhter
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter at a programme in Dhaka on Thursday said that reality check was crucial in using technology.
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Tk 3,109cr earned by exporting 34,876.37 tonnes fish
Khulna region witnessed an increase of 9,679.63 tonnes of fish, including shrimp export, for the 2024-25 fiscal year comparing with the 2023-24 FY...
33 fishermen held with huge illegal nets in Hatia
Bangladesh Coast Guard in a drive arrested 33 fishermen along with 30 lakh metres illegal current nets from the Meghna River in Hatia upazila of Noakhali district...
Easy loan will be ensured for fisherfolk: Farida
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter at a press conference in Dhaka on Monday said that in order to free fisherfolk from the vicious cycle of advance payment system by moneylenders, easy loan facilities will be ensured for them...
National Fisheries Week-2025 begins today
The government has chalked out an elaborate programme to observe the National Fisheries Week-2025 from today aimed at raising mass awareness and building sanctuaries to boost production of various species of fishes...
Fisherman, farmer electrocuted in 2 dists
A fisherman and a farmer died after being electrocuted in Patuakhali and Natore on Saturday...
Rajshahi attains success in fish production
Rajshahi district has attained significant success in the field of fish farming and production besides supplying live fishes to different parts of the country including the capital Dhaka.
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...
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...