Fishermen

Farida Akhtar. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

Govt taking steps to alleviate fishermen's hardships during hilsa fishing ban: Farida

She highlighted the government's commitment to protecting both the mother hilsa and the fishermen

Representational Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

9 fishermen jailed for catching hilsa defying ban in Shariatpur

BGB officials communicated with the Arakan Army and facilitated the fishermen’s return who arrived at Shah Porir Dwip jetty via Naf River yesterday (14 October). Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

BGB rescues 16 fishermen after six days in Arakan army custody

The Sundarbans reopened today (1 September) after being closed for the breeding season during June, July, and August. File photo
Bangladesh

Fishermen return to Sundarbans after 3-month ban

The incident took place in Ballavpur village of Sukhpukuria union in Chougachha upazila today (21 June). Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Miscreants allegedly destroy fishing nets worth Tk7 lakh in Jashore, threaten to kill minority fishermen

Previously, fishermen used to catch 8-10,000 fish in one trip, but now they struggle to catch even 2,000. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

Empty nets, heavy hearts: The fishermen's struggles at the sea

Representational image of fishermen in Cox's Bazar. Photo: Nupa Alam/ TBS
Bangladesh

10 Cox's Bazar fishermen abducted by Arakan Army now released

Crab farming in Satkhira began as an individual initiative five years ago and has been steadily growing. Lately, new farms have been popping up every year to meet the growing international demand. PHOTO: KAZI MAMUN
Panorama

Sundarbans farmers find new hope in soft-shell crabs

Representational image. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

13 fishermen go missing for five days in Bay of Bengal

The fishermen were adrift on a trawler FB "Mayer Doa" in the deep sea after its engine gave out in the aftermath of Cyclone Midhili making landfall on Friday, said Lieutenant Commander Khandaker Munif Taki, media officer of the BCG Headquarters on 18 November. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

18 fishermen rescued by Coast Guard from deep sea at Cox's Bazar

The total number of registered fishermen in Barishal division is 4,25,009. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

1.17 lakh fishermen in Barishal div yet to receive food aid as hilsha ban ends

Hilsa fish being sold at a Dhaka market in October 2023. File photo: Noor-A-Alam
Bangladesh

33 fishermen jailed for defying Hilsha ban in Manikganj

Fishing boats navigate the Meghna River in Shariatpur. Fishermen in the region are forced to pay a hefty amount to wholesalers and influential locals as commission and extortion for catching and selling fish. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Shariatpur fishermen ensnared in a web of extortionists