In Bhola’s Charfassion upazila, two thousand fishermen received food assistance under the Hilsa Resource Development and Management Project (2nd revised). The distribution took place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the upazila parishad premises. The aid included flour, lentils, oil, sugar, potatoes, and salt for fishermen who refrained from fishing during the March–April ban period in the Hilsa sanctuary. The event was inaugurated by District Fisheries Officer Mohammad Iqbal Hossain and chaired by Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rumana Afroze.

Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer Jayanta Kumar Apu stated that 1,000 fishermen received 12 kg flour, 8 kg lentils, 4 kg sugar, 4 kg salt, 16 kg potatoes, and 10 liters of oil, with another 1,000 fishermen scheduled to receive aid the following day. Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of protecting Hilsa resources and adhering to fishing bans to ensure sustainable production. They said the government’s humanitarian support aims to ease the hardship of fishermen during the ban period.

Officials and local leaders expressed hope that the assistance would bring relief to marginal fishing families and encourage compliance with conservation laws.