Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- The government has officially declared the Halda River, Bangladesh's largest natural breeding ground for carp fish, as the country's first 'Fish Heritage' site.

A gazette notification in this regard was issued on Wednesday. It also imposed a complete ban on fishing and other harmful activities in the river, UNB reports.

From April to June, carp fish spawn naturally in various parts of the river, producing a large number of fertilized eggs.

Besides, this uniquely characterised river is a habitat for the critically endangered Ganges dolphin.

In order to ensure the safe breeding of carp fish through the conservation of the natural environment and the improvement of environmental standards and to preserve the habitat of t...