The Shailkupa Mini Fish Hatchery in Jhenaidah, Bangladesh, has remained closed for ten years due to a persistent shortage of staff and malfunctioning equipment. Once a vital source of fish fry production since its establishment in 1982, the facility has fallen into disrepair, causing a significant shortage of fish fry in the region. Local fish farmers have urged the government to reopen the hatchery to restore supply and reduce costs.
According to the Upazila Fisheries Office, the hatchery could produce around 40 kilograms of fish spawn per season—enough for over four million fry—if operational. Farmers report that the closure has forced them to buy fry from distant districts, increasing expenses and reducing profitability. Shailkupa Fisheries Officer Imran Hossain confirmed that while the facility was renovated in 2024 through a government allocation, it remains inactive due to staffing and budget constraints.
Experts warn that without urgent action, the hatchery’s infrastructure may become permanently unusable, further undermining local aquaculture and rural livelihoods.
টিপু সুলতান, কালীগঞ্জ (ঝিনাইদহ) প্রকাশ : ১৮ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৫, ১০: ৫০ টিপু সুলতান, কালীগঞ্জ (ঝিনাইদহ) জনবল সংকট আর প্রয়োজনীয় যন্ত্রপাতি বিকল থাকার কারণে ১০ বছর ধরে বন্ধ রয়েছে শৈলকুপা মিনি মৎস্য হ্যাচারি। এতে এই অঞ্চলে মাছের সংকট দেখা দিয়েছে। মাছের সংকট ন
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