Bangladesh’s Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock will observe ‘Jatka Conservation Week 2026’ from April 7 to 13, aiming to increase Hilsa production and ensure sustainable conservation. Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid announced the program at a press conference in Dhaka, stating that catching juvenile Hilsa (jatka) will be completely prohibited in rivers and the sea during this period. The inaugural event will be held on April 7 in Chandpur Sadar.
The minister said the government’s main goal is to enhance Hilsa production by enforcing seasonal fishing bans, establishing sanctuaries, and implementing the Fisheries Conservation Act effectively. He noted that these measures have helped raise Hilsa output to 500,000 metric tons in the 2024–25 fiscal year. However, challenges such as river siltation, climate change, and pollution continue to threaten this progress.
This year’s theme, “If we stop catching jatka, rivers and seas will be full of Hilsa,” will guide activities across 20 Hilsa-rich districts, with central and local programs planned to promote awareness and compliance.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ০৬ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১৪: ১৪আপডেট : ০৬ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১৬: ১২ ইলিশের উৎপাদন বৃদ্ধি ও সংরক্ষণে আগামীকাল মঙ্গলবার থেকে শুরু হচ্ছে ‘জাটকা সংরক্ষণ সপ্তাহ-২০২৬’। চলবে ১৩ এপ্রিল পর্যন্ত। এ সময়ে দেশের নদী ও সাগরে জাটকা ধরা সম্পূর্ণ নিষেধ বলে
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