Brood-hilsas flood Barishal market, even after end of ban

Hilsa has started flooding the markets in Barishal as the government lifted its 22-day ban on netting the national fish on October 30. The government has been imposing such bans every year since 2003-04 to protect mother hilsas. The decision to impose the ban was made to ensure safe spawning of hilsa during its peak breeding season, according to officials at District Fisheries