Bangladesh, Feb. 4 -- Experts on Tuesday called for a nationwide social movement against illegal fishing nets, warning that the unchecked use of destructive nets is severely damaging fish populations, breeding grounds, and aquatic biodiversity across the country.

The call was made at a programme held at the office of the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Journalists' Association under the slogan, "Stop Illegal Nets, Protect Fish Resources."

The event was chaired by the association's president and Daily Samakal correspondent Kamrul Islam Sajal. The keynote paper was presented by Mir Mohammad Ali, a teacher and researcher from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science at the university.

In his presentation, Mir Mohammad Ali said Ba...