Dhaka, April 7 -- The production of Hilsa has decreased in the country due to many reasons, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid Yasin has said, estimating the annual production at more than 500,000 tonnes.

Amin, who also serves as the agriculture minister, made the remarks while addressing the inauguration of the Jatka [Hilsa fry] Conservation Week in Chandpur on Tuesday.

"Although Bangladesh once used to produce a lot of Hilsa, the production has declined due to various reasons," he said.

"However, some progress has been made following government initiatives and effective management. Currently, the country is producing more than 500,000 tonnes of Hilsa annually."

The minister believes the production can be increa...