Protection and Conservation of Fish (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed in JSFile PhotoSANGSAD BHABAN, April 8, 2026 (BSS) - A bill titled the Protection and Conservation of Fish (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in the Jatiya Sangsad today aimed at modernizing fisheries management, protecting breeding grounds, and rationalizing penalties for poor fishermen. Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid introduced and moved the bill, which seeks to amend the decades-old Protection and Conservation of Fish Act, 1950. The proposed law introduces formal definitions for ‘Fish Sanctuary’ and ‘Water Body’ to provide a solid legal framework for conservation. The definition of Water Body has been broadened to include rivers, canals, beels, haors, baors, coastal waters, and even seasonal floodplains or excavated pits. Upon its passage, the bill will repeal the temporary ordinances issued in 2025 and 2026, while validating all actions taken under those orders.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 08, 2026 09:16 UTC