Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Kadamtali Fish Sanctuary on the Tangon River in Thakurgaon's Pirganj upazila is facing a severe water shortage due to siltation, while dwindling food supplies are threatening thousands of native brood fish.

Fazlul Karim, president of the Kadamtali Fish Sanctuary, said thousands of large fish, including Boal, Air, Chital, Rui and Katla, lived in the sanctuary, with some weighing between 30 and 50 kilograms each.

As water levels recede, the fish frequently surface and struggle to move around naturally, he added.

Entajul Haque, vice-president of the sanctuary, said the shortage of water had been accompanied by a decline in natural food sources. As a result, many fish had become emaciated, making their heads appear ...