Sangsad Bhaban, Nov. 10 -- Hilsa production in Bangladesh has declined by nearly 26 percent over the past five fiscal years, falling from 566,593 tonnes in FY22 to an estimated 419,500 tonnes in FY26, Parliament was told on Tuesday.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid disclosed the figures in a written reply to a question from reserved women's seat MP Nazmun Nahar in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.

In response to another question from Pabna-5 MP Md Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, the minister said the government had taken several measures to increase hilsa production, including declaring six hilsa sanctuaries, providing food assistance to fishermen and creating alternative employment opportunities.

He said hilsa accounts fo...