Description : Fishermen are busy repairing fishing nets on the banks of the Karnaphuli River. All fishing boats are returning to the fishery ghat before Bangladesh's government-imposed 58-day fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal takes effect, from April 15 to June 11, 2025. The ban, which applies to all types of fishing vessels and species—including the prized Hilsa—is a vital conservation measure aimed at ensuring sustainable breeding, production, and preservation of marine fish resources. Chittagong, Bangladesh.