The fisheries department conducted operations in the Bakkhali River, Nazirartek, the Sonadia estuary and the Maheshkhali Channel in Cox’s Bazar on Thursday to protect mother Hilsa and safeguard their breeding.
The operation began at 7:00am on October 22 under the direction of Cox’s Bazar District Fisheries Officer Md Nazmul Huda. It was led by Sujoy Pal, senior fisheries officer of Cox’s Bazar Sadar upazila.
Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Mosa Rozina Parvin, District Fisheries Officer Md Nazmul Huda, Senior Fisheries Officer Sujoy Pal, and other fisheries department officials and employees took part in the drive.
The operation was conducted with support from the Cox’s Bazar station of the Bangladesh Coast Guard’s East Zone as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to protect mother Hilsa and ensure uninterrupted breeding.
The 2026 mother Hilsa conservation campaign began on October 8 and will continue until October 29. During this period, operations are underway in different areas to enforce the government’s restrictions to protect Hilsa breeding.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report
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