In Sherpur upazila of Bogura, fish traders and farmers have been severely affected after the owners suddenly closed the local wholesale fish market at midnight on Monday. The owners cut off electricity, water, and ice supply and blocked access roads with vehicles, halting all trading activities. As a result, traders, wholesalers, and fish farmers faced heavy financial losses, with some forced to sell fish at reduced prices or return unsold stock.

According to affected traders, around 50 vehicles carrying about 600 maunds of fish were traded daily before the closure. They had started operations only six months ago under a three-year agreement, but the owners unilaterally shut down the market without prior notice. The disruption has sparked widespread concern among traders and locals, who fear damage to the local economy if the issue remains unresolved.

Former association president Abdul Hannan Bepari said the owners had long sought to move the business to another site, while owner representative Ranjila Parvin stated that the land lease was withdrawn in the community’s interest and traders were offered refunds, which they declined.