‘Govt to observe Jatka Conservation Week on April 8-14’

City Desk :

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar revealed that the government will observe “Jatka Conservation Week-2025” starting from April 8 with the aim of protecting and boosting Jatka (young Hilsa) production.

The adviser made this announcement at a press conference at the ministry’s conference room in the afternoon, according to a ministry release.

She said conserving jatka would boost hilsa production, helping to stabilize prices and ensure better market supply.

The advisor mentioned that the interim government has implemented an effective action plan to make Hilsa affordable for common people and as part of this effort, Jatka Conservation Week will be observed during April 8 to 14.

The theme for this year’s event is “If Jatka Fishing is Stopped; Hilsa will be Caught in Nets.”
Jatka refers to a small Hilsa fish, measuring around 10 inches or 25 centimeters.

A hilsa weighing one kilogram typically measures between 40 and 50 centimeters, and if it weighs more than 2 kilograms, it reaches about 60 to 62 centimeters. Through the Jatka Conservation Week, Jatka will be allowed to grow into a mature hilsa.