The Fisheries Department of Hathazari upazila conducted a special operation in the Halda River, known as the sole natural fish breeding ground in South Asia. During the operation, they confiscated 3,500 meters of illegal nets and 12 fishing rods. The raid took place from Masuaghona to Nazirhat of the Haladar estuary of the Nazirhat Halda River in Hathazari upazila. Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer of Hathazari, Md Shoukat Ali, confirmed that a total of 3500 meters of char-enclosed nets and 12 fishing rods were seized during the operation. The confiscated nets have been stored at a temporary naval police camp along the Halda River.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 28, 2026 17:05 UTC