Four held for hilsa fishing during ban in Narail

NARAIL, Oct 18 (UNB): Detectives arrested four people from Narail for catching hilsa during the 22-day ban on fishing.

The drive was conducted from Jamrildanga to Baroipara in Kaliaupazila overnight.

The arrestees were identified as Tutul Sheikh, 38, Morshekh, 32, Jony Sheikh, 25 and Irfan Sheikh, 22 of Bishnupur village in the upazila. Anisuzzman, assistant sub-inspector of DB, said the drive would continue for protecting mother hilsa and jatka.

The government has imposed a 22-day ban on catching, selling, hoarding and transporting of hilsa from October 14 to protect hilsa with eggs. The ban will be effective until November 4.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim on October 12 said no one will be allowed to catch mother hilsa during this period.