Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Members of the Bangladesh Navy have been deployed across the sea, rivers, and coastal regions to enforce the 'Maa Hilsa Conservation Campaign-2025', which runs from October 4 to 25.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Navy is operating under the mandate of "In Aid to Civil Power" to support the civil administration in ensuring the effective implementation of the fishing ban.

The aim is to curb illegal hilsa fishing, allow for safe spawning, and ensure long-term sustainability of the species.

A total of 17 Bangladesh Navy warships have been deployed in nine coastal and riverine districts as part of the campaign. In Chandpur, naval ships Dhansiri, Shaheed Farid, and BNDB Gangchil are patrolling k...