Dhaka, April 7 -- The weeklong national 'Jatka Conservation Week-2025' will be observed from April 8 to 14 aiming to boost sustainable hilsa production and make the national fish more affordable for the general public.

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter shared the information at a press conference at the Secretariat on Monday.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the Department of Fisheries have jointly taken the initiative under a broader plan to ensure sustainable hilsa development.

The adviser said, "To prevent hoarding, smuggling, and tackle the hilsa syndicate, I personally participated in several stakeholder meetings across key hilsa-producing districts including Barisal, Barguna, and Chandpur. As a result of ou...