A 22-day ban on fishing in Patuakhali, which began on October 13, has created an acute crisis among local fishermen. The ban will continue until November 3, leaving fishermen in dire economic straits as they are unable to catch fish.
Meanwhile, allegations of Indian fishermen illegally entering Bangladesh's waters to catch fish have raised anger and apprehension among local fishermen. Kabir Hossain, a fisherman from Mohipur area, said, "We are following the government's instructions, and they are taking our fish away."
Raju Ahmed Raja, general secretary of Mahipur Artadar Malik Samiti, said that while the ban is important for fish breeding and conservation, swift action is needed to stop illegal infiltration by Indian fishermen.
Fishermen fear that if this situation continues, they will fail to catch enough fish after the ban, which will lead to long-term losses. They therefore demanded the government to take swift action to stop the infiltration of Indian fishermen and secure their livelihood.