11-day ban on Hilsa catching, selling

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The government has imposed an 11-day ban on catching, selling and transportation of Hilsa from October 5-15, across the country to ensure safe spawning and protect mother fish.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Muhammed Sayedul Hoque made the announcement while talking to reporters before a meeting on preservation of Hilsa at Mathsaya Bhaban in the city on Tuesday.

The ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on September 18.

Since the Hilsa lay eggs in plenty during this period (Ashwin-Kartik, five days before and after of Baro Purnima), the government imposed the ban on catching it at four points of the coastal area to preserve the delicious fish.

Law-enforcing agencies were given directives in this regard, said the Minister.