Dangerous Piranha!
I wrote in a letter to a Bangla daily, back in 2007, that the carnivorous Piranha was being sold openly in the market as Thai Rupchanda, which is totally illegal and should be stopped.
Piranha is not a normal fish. This exotic fish comes from South American rivers including Amazon and also from Africa. With its sharp teeth and voracious appetite for meat, the small freshwater fish is a dangerous predator when attacking any animal in a group.
Although there is a ban on sale, import and farming of Piranha but no one cares about it. It's still available in the country.
The authorities concerned should look into the matter.
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