Letters To The Editor
Declining fish stock
Majority of Bangladeshis' total intake of protein comes from fresh water fish. But it is quite frustrating that many families are deprived of a regular diet of fish in their meals due to its unreasonable prices. The price of a little Hilsha is Tk. 350 to Tk. 400. This price is unaffordable to many families of our country. What is the reason behind this high price? The straightforward answer is the decline in fish stocks.
To feed the rapidly growing population, over-fishing is taking place. During the monsoon, many fishermen illegally catch mother fishes which would give birth to thousand others. As a result, the fish stock declines and the price rises.
We want a change of this situation. Application of stringent law could be a solution but awareness among people is the most important thing for changing this situation.
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