For decades, many of Bangladesh’s indigenous freshwater fish have been disappearing from rivers, canals and other open water bodies.

By most measures, Bangladesh is one of the planet’s great fish-producing nations. It ranks second in the world for fish caught in rivers, lakes and wetlands, and fifth for farmed fish production, according to a June 2026 report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

A historic decline in fish stocks in the Bay of Bengal is reshaping both the marine ecosystem and the lives of thousands of coastal fishing families.

Marine fish populations have plummeted at a rate scientists describe as catastrophic.

Survey blames overfishing as pelagic species fall to one-fifth of previous levels

Saltwater fish like hilsa, koral, and rupchanda offer heart, brain, and eye health benefits due to omega-3s. Nutritionists recommend lighter cooking methods and mindful portions to maximise seafood’s value while minimising health risks.

Shutki (dried fish) is a beloved yet divisive food in Bengal, with varieties like chepa, lakkha, and nona ilish. From necessity to culinary tradition, it’s a staple across regions, valued for its preservation, flavours, and cultural significance.

Bangladesh is now in a comfortable position in fish and meat production, bringing comfort to the government in ensuring food security.

Many of us are fascinated by aquatic life and aquariums. What sounds the most tedious of all is taking care of and maintaining the ecosystems of these fishes. When it comes to cleaning aquariums or fish tanks, the job gets tricky. However, here are step-by-step solutions for clearing the burden of that huge task off your head.

If you are someone who wants to try new dishes every other day to break the monotony, these are the recipes for you. Whether you crave meat, or fish, or even egg, there’s something here for everyone.

To keep your stomach cool and mind clear here are our few cool recipes. These recipes are not only healthy and will keep your tummy cool for the entirety of the afternoon but will also take literally 10 to 15 minutes to prepare. You can have them on the go or have them at the office. Did we mention that they are pocket-friendly as well?

What I failed to realise is that the price hike is a constant thing, it is steadily increasing every month or rather every week it now seems, and never coming down actually.

Clean eating is now more important than ever if you want skin and hair that lights up a room.

Dried fish is one of the key ingredients of most recipes in hilly cuisine, and their popularity is on par with any other meat dish.

Here are some Bengali recipes that you can make for the entire family during Sehri.

Fish dishes are a dime a dozen in a country where it constitutes as one of the main components of its diet. However, there are unique dishes out there, and here are two such recipes.

Riding on the recent revolution in fish and livestock farming, Bangladesh for the first time achieved self-sufficiency in animal protein.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will release Guppy fishes in drainage and sewerage lines to curb the menace of mosquito-borne diseases including Chikungunya

Hilsa, our national fish, has become an inseparable part of Pahela Baishakh (Bangla New Year) celebrations, but experts say the practice has no roots in a thousand years of Bengali tradition.

As the nation's and possibly South Asia's major natural breeding ground for carp fishes like ruhi, katol and mrigal (Indian carp) from where fishermen collect spawns, the 98-kilometre Halda River that runs through Khagrachhari is unique.