2.59cr meter illegal fishing nets seized, 332 held in 7-day  | News

DHAKA, Sept 11, 2025 (BSS) - The River Police in the ongoing nationwide operation to protect the fisheries resources and ensure security on the river routes have seized over 2.59 crore meter of illegal fishing nets and arrest 332 people in the past week.According to a press release of the River Police, they also seized 2,316 kg of fish, 590kg of jellied shrimp while 179 bushes were destroyed from the river during the period. They also arrested 332 against whom 83 cases including 54 under Fisheries Act, 10 for reckless speeding, three under Balumahal Act, 10 for Unintentional Death, two under Narcotics Control Act, one for extortion, two for robberies and 10 for recovering...