Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Once upon a time, the canals, beels and ponds of Chandina in Comilla were an endless storehouse of native fish. The water bodies here were full of numerous species of fish including Rui, Katla, Mrigel, Shing, Magur, Koi, Taki, Puti, Mala, Dhela, Bain, Shoal, Gajar, Chital, Pabda, Tengra.
But now that picture has changed a lot. Native fish species are disappearing with time. This traditional resource of Chandina is on the verge of extinction, which is a big threat not only to the fishermen, but also to the local environment and biodiversity.
There are several reasons behind this pitiful state of native fish species. One of these is unplanned fish farming and the invasion of foreign species. Foreign fish species, such as ...