Firoz Alam, Staff Reporter : Fishermen from various parts of the country are rushing to the sea to catch fish in the Bay of Bengal after a long 58-day wait. The 58-day ban imposed by the government to ensure safe breeding of fish and conservation of fisheries resources has ended, bringing back a sense of vitality and celebration to the fishing villages. The ban will end after midnight on Thursday (June 11).
Fishermen have been seen busy at various ports, dockyards and fish landing centers across the country. Some are making last-minute repairs to their trawlers, others are packing their nets, and others are busy loading ice, fuel oil, food and other necessary equipment onto their trawlers.
Thousands of fishermen have been unemployed during this long period of the ban. Many have been running their families on loans due to the loss of income and employment. As a result, they are seeing a new light of hope as they have the opportunity to go to sea again. Talking to local fishermen, Janaza said that there was no income for more than two months. I have been running my family with great difficulty. Now I hope to get good fish in the sea. If I can repay the loan, then some relief will come back.
However, many fishermen have expressed their anger over the distribution of government assistance during the ban. Although rice was supposed to be given to fishermen holding their identification cards, many fishermen did not receive that assistance. They have also raised allegations of irregularities in the distribution process. Despite this, the fishermen claim that no one went to sea following government instructions in the interest of the country and to protect marine fisheries.
Meanwhile, local fishermen are optimistic about getting enough fish in the sea after the ban ends. They expect that various species of marine fish, including silver hilsa, will be caught in their nets in droves. If good fish are found, it will be possible to overcome much of the financial loss in the current season. They also dream of paying off their debts and living comfortably with their families.
Along with the Fisheries Department, the Coast Guard, Navy, Naval Police and local administration have played an active role in implementing the ban. In addition to conducting regular operations, various activities have also been carried out to make fishermen aware.
A 58-day ban was imposed from April 15 to June 11 to increase marine fisheries resources. During this time, the Fisheries Department, Coast Guard, Naval Police, and the administration conducted various operations and imposed jail fines for violating the ban.
As soon as the ban period ends, hundreds of fishing trawlers will set off for the deep sea. After a long wait, the fishermen now have only one hope: to catch flocks of silver hilsa in their nets, and to restore activity and economic stability. |
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