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Hilsa Scarcity Hits Chandpur as Fishermen Return Empty-Handed from Padma-Meghna

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1Nojor Desk
  • 28 Jun 25
  • 02:24 PM

Despite the end of the annual fishing ban, hilsa remains scarce in the Padma and Meghna rivers, leaving Chandpur fishermen with disappointing catches. Supply at local markets has dropped sharply, pushing prices to record highs—up to Tk 3,000 per kg. Buyers are crowding fish markets but often leave empty-handed due to limited availability. Traders and fishermen blame poor river conditions, though experts remain hopeful that catches will rise with continued rain as the peak hilsa season approaches.

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Bonik Barta 28 Jun 25

Hilsa Scarce in Padma and Meghna Rivers in Chandpur

Despite the annual two-month fishing ban aimed at protecting juvenile hilsa (jatka) and increasing overall production, the much-anticipated hilsa catch in Chandpur's Padma and Meghna rivers remains disappointing. The government had imposed the ban from March 1 to April 30 in designated sanctuary zones. Fishermen resumed operations on May 1, but many are returning empty-handed as the expected hilsa are not appearing in their nets.

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