Authorities in Kishoreganj upazila of Nilphamari district have discovered an illegal factory producing banned 'China Duari' fishing nets. Acting on a tip-off, the fisheries department and police conducted a raid at a house in Madhorajib Sayarkaji village, seizing 680 nets, four machines, and other materials valued at approximately Tk 4.4 million. One associate involved in the operation was fined Tk 5,000 by a mobile court, while the factory owner remains at large.

According to the upazila fisheries officer Abdus Salam, the factory had been supplying illegal nets to various areas in the Rangpur region. During the operation, three net-making platforms were destroyed, and 80 nets were burned. The seized items were taken to the local police station for further action. The upazila executive officer and executive magistrate Arifur Rahman were present during the raid.

Officials stated that the discovery is significant for protecting native fish species, and operations against illegal fishing nets will continue in the area.