Farmers and traders of agricultural products in Barishal, Jhalakathi and Pirojpur are counting the days until June 25, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will officially open Padma Bridge, as the resulting increase in connectivity will ensure better prices for their produce.

The Fishing Directorate ban on fishing for Hilsha in open water sources comes into effect from early today.

Bangladesh Coast Guard seize 3,080kg hilsa and detain 168 fishermen for netting the fish defying a government ban on hilsa fishing from September 25 to October 9 to protect the fish during the breeding time.

Coast Guard members seize 600kg hilsa fish and detain 38 fishermen for fishing hilsa illegally in the Bay of Bengal.