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Our Correspondent, Gaibandha

Jatka small Hilsha fish less than 9 inches conservation week-08 was launched in the district on March 10 aimed at creating massive awareness among the people, particularly the fishermen and the fish mongers, on the preservation of Jatka catching and selling.

An inaugural function was also held on the occasion at the auditorium of zilla Parishad of the town here on Monday noon, sources said. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abu Mohammad Yousuf presided over the function while Deputy Director (DD) of Department of Fisheries (DOF), Rajshahi division M. Shawkat Ali addressed it and inaugurated the week as chief guest. District fisheries officer ASM Rashedul Haque was the welcome speaker.

The function was also addressed, among others, by Sadar upazila fisheries officer, M. Mahbubur Rahman Talukdader, district correspondent of the BSS M Shahiduzzaman, Journalist, Abedur Rahman Swapon, district Rover Scout leader Syed Azharul Haque Lalu and fishermen leader Upendra Nath Das.

In the morning a big colourful rally led by DD of FM Shawkat Ali was also brought out from the Independence Square and ended on the premises of Zilla Parishad after parading the main roads of the town.

A large number of people from all walks of life including fishermen, fisher mongers, NGO workers, Social workers and the students participated in the rally.

DC in his speech urged the fishermen not to catch the Jatka considering the national interest of the country.