Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- The government has set a 22-day ban from Oct 4 to 25 to protect female hilsa during their breeding season.

Fisheries and Livestock Advisor Farida Akhter announced that during this period, the catching, transportation, sale, and storage of hilsa will be strictly prohibited.

At a press conference on Monday, Farida discussed the "Hilsa Conservation Campaign 2025" and touched on issues related to hilsa availability, pricing, harvest trends, and exports.

"This decision is based on scientific grounds and considers the breeding timeline of female hilsa. The exact dates were determined following advice from the Department of Fisheries, BFRI, and the fishermen themselves," she said.

The breeding season for hilsa runs from Oc...