Officials enact strict fishing ban to protect iconic species: 'This decision is based on scientific grounds'

Officials enact strict fishing ban to protect iconic species: 'This decision is based on scientific grounds'

In a big win for biodiversity and long-term community health, the government of Bangladesh has imposed a 22-day ban on female hilsa fishing to protect mothers during breeding season, according to bdnews24.com.  The hilsa fish, known locally as the "Ilish," is an extremely popular fish within Bengali culture. It's not just a delicious culinary delicacy, but also a powerful cultural symbol connoting collective hope. Hilsa is a deeply popular choic…