Kushtia, Feb. 19 -- Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said on Wednesday that water bodies across Bangladesh are being closed off due to encroachment and pollution, posing a serious threat to fish production and the livelihoods of fishermen.

Speaking at a discussion with fisheries and livestock farmers at the Kushtia Deputy Commissioner's conference hall, the adviser warned that water bodies, including haor, have been disappearing across the country. "This will reduce fish production and further affect fishermen," she said.

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