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BangladeshOrganized Fishing Gangs Evade Hilsa Ban and Attack Enforcement Teams
Organized fishing gangs are circumventing a 22-day hilsa ban in the southern region by using advance warnings, evading raids, and attacking enforcement teams, leading to continued illegal catches.
Background
Bangladesh implements annual hilsa fishing bans to protect breeding populations and ensure sustainable catches. Despite these measures, illegal fishing persists, driven by economic pressures and organized groups, posing challenges for conservation efforts and enforcement agencies.
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Organized Fishing Gangs Undermine Hilsa Ban, Evade Raids and Attack Teams
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started 13h ago•Last update 13h ago
Despite a ban, organized groups are actively engaging in illegal hilsa fishing and resisting enforcement.
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