The government-imposed two-month ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal started from Saturday.
The ban -- to ensure smooth breeding of fish -- will remain in force in the Bay of Bengal till July 23 and in the Sundarbans till August 31.
According to the notice issued by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, the catching of all kinds of fish through water vessels and boats is restricted till July 23.
The government will provide 86kg of rice to 12,000 Bagerhat fishermen each in two phases during this period.
Besides, all kinds of tourist vessels will not be allowed in the Sundarbans from June 1 to August 31 for ensuring safe breeding of the fish in the rivers and canals of the forest.
Sundarbans East Zone Forest Divisional Officer Mohammad Belayet Hossain said the government earlier imposed a three-month ban on tourism in the Sundarbans and as per the decision of the government, no tourists will be allowed in the Sundarbans during this period for ensuring safe breeding of wild animals.
Bagerhat District Fisheries Officer ASM Russel said the Fisheries Department will be strict in ensuring enforcement of this ban. Besides, drives will be conducted along the marine boundary.
