Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- The silvery Hilsa is being caught in the nets of fishermen at Hakaluki Haor-the largest haor (wetland) in the country and one of the most significant in Asia.

While only a few small Hilsa were typically caught during the monsoon season in previous years, the recent catch of larger fish in greater numbers has brought joy and excitement to the fishermen.

A significant number of Hilsa were caught in Hakaluki Haor four or five years ago, but sightings had become rare in the interim. Now, however, the fish are once again appearing in the fishermen's nets and are being sold in local markets. Fisheries experts state that.

Freshwater habitats for Hilsa fish have developed across the countries various rivers and haors (...