58-day fishing ban in Bay ends tonight

The Department of Fisheries said it expects a surge in supply and a likely fall in fish prices, including hilsa, as trawlers return to the sea. The ban, which began on April 15, was aimed at allowing safe breeding and replenishment of fish stocks in Bangladesh's maritime waters. Officials say it is part of a broader effort to preserve marine biodiversity and ensure long-term sustainability of the fisheries sector.