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Internet Edition. April 26, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM

Current nets seized in Chandpur

BSS, Chandpur

A large quantity of current nets worth Taka five lakh was seized by TNO Haimchar of Chandpur on Monday from the river Meghna used for catching of Hilsha fish fries called "Jatka".

The raid was conducted by Jatka Resistance Task Force, Haimchar, in co-operation with Fisheries Department.

The task force seized twenty thousand metres unauthorised current nets used in the river to catch jatka.

The seized nets were burnt on the bank of the river in front of the public.

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