The government's 65-day ban on sea fishing ended on July 23 at 12 pm. After the start of the hilsa fishing campaign, Barguna's fishing grounds returned to life, but the coastal fishermen were disappointed because the desired hilsa was not caught.
It has been found that due to the 65-day ban, the residents of Jelepara in the coastal town of the district were unemployed for more than two months. Fishermen said government assistance was provided during the ban, but it was not enough.
Charduani Union fisherman of Barguna's Patharghata Upazila Mosharraf Howladar said that there are many fishermen outside the registered fishermen in this upazila. A few have been registered. Those who have registered have got privileges during the ban. Most of the fishermen's families had to live in inhumane conditions for two months.
Shamsul Alam, fisherman of Barguna Sadar's Naltona Union, said, "After two long months of prohibition, the fishermen have some enthusiasm, but they are worried about the debt burden. Many have debt. But it was not possible to pay because fishing was stopped for two months. Now I have to catch fish myself and pay the debt. This time we went down to the sea with a lot of hope. Not getting the desired hilsa fish. The fish I got last 2/3 days is not worth the cost. Hilsa was not found last year as expected. I don't know what fate has in store this year.
According to Barguna District Fisheries Office, these fishermen claim that they can now overcome the loss of the ban if they get the desired fish in the sea.
Md Nasir Uddin, a fisherman in the same area, said that since fishing in the sea has been stopped for a long time, I have spent days with my children in trouble. Now if I find fish in the sea, then I can survive after eating.
Md Kamal, the owner of Patharghata's Four Sibling Trawler, said that even before the ban, we did not find much fish in the sea. Among them, restrictions and natural disasters. Extreme scarcity has to pass the day in the midst of famine.
Golam Mostafa Chowdhury, President of Barguna Fishermen's Trawler Owners' Association, said that due to the 65-day ban, coastal fishermen have had a tough time. However, they hope that they will get more hilsa now than the rate of hilsa caught in the net before the ban. If you get the desired hilsa, you will get rid of the misery.
Marketing Officer of Patharghata BFDC Fish Landing Center Biplab Kumar Sarkar said that after the 65-day ban, the revenue collection at Patharghata Fish Landing Center will increase and that will play a special role in boosting the country's economy.
Barguna District Fisheries Officer Md Mohsin said there are a total of 36 thousand 22 registered fishermen in Barguna District. During the ban illegal nets were destroyed and unscrupulous fishermen were punished according to the law. At the end of 65 days, Barguna fishermen will be able to overcome economic hardships if they get expected fish in the sea.
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