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Bangladesh: Government to stop manufacturing of current fishing nets

Bangladesh: Government to stop manufacturing of current fishing nets

14 March 2024 ~ Published in INFOFISH MEMBER COUNTRIES. Read 1042 times.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister, M Abdur Rahman, has announced the government's intention to restrict the production of illegal fishing nets, including monofilament and current nets, with the aim of boosting fisheries output in natural habitats across the country. He emphasized that those using such nets, particularly for catching young fish like Jatka, are enemies of society and will face strict consequences. He made these remarks during the inauguration of Jatka Conservation Week-2024 in Chandpur.

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