Can a multi-billion taka dredging project increase ilish yield in Bangladesh?

Ilish, one of Bangladesh’s signature fish, is experiencing a decline in annual production due to erratic weather, overfishing, navigability constraints, and the growing impacts of climate change. To boost production, the Department of Fisheries (DoF) is considering a large-scale dredging initiative—estimated at around Tk9,000 crore—to restore disrupted migration routes. Heavy... Details

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