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PATUAKHALI, Oct 4, 2025 (BSS) - In the coastal district Patuakhali, a government ban on fishing of all types of fish, including Hilsa, in the sea and rivers for 22 days will come into effect from midnight on October 4 to preserve the mother Hilsa during its breeding season.

During this time, fishing, transportation, storage, marketing and buying and selling of Hilsa will be completely prohibited.

Besides, the authorities concerned loudly miked across the district to create mass awareness about the implementation of the ban.

Responding to the ban, most of the fishing trawlers stationed in the Bay of Bengal have returned to the Shibbaria River in Mahipur and Alipur since Friday morning.

Meanwhile, the fishermen have demanded an increase in the incentives provided by the government and strengthening of administrative patrols in the sea to prevent aggression by fishermen from neighboring countries.

Talking to the BSS, Kalapara Upazila Senior Fisheries Officer Apu Saha said, "Our patrols will be strong day and night to enforce the ban... During this time, government assistance will be provided to fishermen."

The 22-day fishing ban will continue till October 25, 2025.