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BSS, Chittagong

A week-long programme to preserve 'Jatka' (fish fry) as well as create awareness among the people to abstain from catching them was launched here today.

Anowara Upazila Fisheries Department in cooperation with the upazila administration has taken the elaborate programme titled " Jatka Preservation Week -2008" in conformity with the national programme to preserve Jatka.

A large number of people particularly the poor fishermen of this coastal upazila of the district used to catch fish fries during breeding season of the year for their subsistence.

The week-long programmes includes organising discussion, rally, motivation and awareness programme, carrying publicity through loud speakers, screening of documentary shows and drawing competition among the primary level students.

At the maiden day of the programme, a big procession was brought out at the upazila headquarter with the participation of people from all walks of life including government officials, fishermen, teachers and UP chairmen.