Fisheries Adviser Farida Akhtar emphasized that safeguarding hilsa, Bangladesh’s national fish, is a collective national duty. Speaking at a workshop in Dhaka, she said hilsa has brought global prestige to the country. She addressed public concern over high prices, noting that quality products often cost more and hilsa should be enjoyed occasionally. The adviser urged fair pricing and market regulation. Experts highlighted that conservation efforts since 2014 have increased hilsa production and reduced jatka fishing through seasonal bans and awareness campaigns.
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar has stated that protecting hilsa fish is a national duty, emphasizing that hilsa has earned Bangladesh global recognition and special prestige.
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