The fish was sold at Meghna Fishing Agency at Chairman Ghat on Friday (June 28) noon. At this time, the locals gathered to have a look at the fish.
It is known that a fisherman named Monir Majhi, while fishing in the Meghna river, got a bird fish along with other fish. The fish was auctioned at the Meghna Fishing Agency at Chairman Ghat on Friday (June 28) noon. Enayet Bepari bought the fish at the auction for 3 thousand 900 taka. Earlier in the morning, Enayet Bepari bought another bird fish weighing 20 kg. Although the fish was soft, he bought it for only 1200 taka.
Working with Monir Majhi, fisherman Hridoy told Dhaka Post that such a big fish is caught in the net once or twice a year. These fish are quite fast so many people know them as birds. This fish is in high demand as it is very tasty. Enayet bought the fish at Bepari auction for 3 thousand 900 taka.
Enayet Bepari told Dhaka Post, I bought one bird fish in the morning and one in the afternoon. This fish is not available. Many people gathered to see the fish. The price is good because it is delicious to eat.
Habib Bhuiyan , manager of Meghna Fishing Agency told Daily Present Times , Monir Majhi brought all his fish to us. Hilsa fish was more among them. We sold hilsa fish and then auctioned a bird fish. Enayet Bepari bought the fish for 3 thousand 900 taka through auction.
Hatia Upazila Fisheries Officer Fahad Hasan said, this fish is known as ‘Pakhi fish’ in the local area. This fish is not caught as it moves deep. These fish are very fast. Runs at a speed of 110 km per hour. But the fish in this region is very tasty.
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