Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- month nationwide ban on catching juvenile Hilsa (Jatka) began on Saturday and it will remain in effect until June 30, 2026, aiming to boost Hilsa production and ensure sustainable conservation.

Supervised by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and implemented by the Department of Fisheries, the ban strictly prohibits the catching, transportation, marketing, buying, selling and storage of Hilsa smaller than 25 centimetres.

Earlier, from October 4 to 25, the government conducted the 'Hilsa Conservation Campaign 2025' to protect brood Hilsa during their peak breeding season.

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Officials said the eggs laid by brood fish during that period have now hat...