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CHATTOGRAM, July 22, 2026 (BSS) - The Fisheries Department of Hathazari 
upazila recently conducted a special operation in the Halda River, which is 
recognized as the only natural fish breeding ground in South Asia, and seized 
6,500 meters of illegal nets and 12 fishing rods.
 
The raid covered the area from Kholifagona to Chipatali in the Haladar 
estuary of the Nazirhat Halda River in Hathazari upazila. It was carried out 
from 8 pm to 11 pm last night.
 
Md. Shoukat Ali, the senior upazila fisheries officer of Hathazari, confirmed 
the seizure of 6,500 meters of char-enclosed nets and 12 fishing rods during 
the operation.
 
The confiscated nets have been stored at a temporary naval police camp along 
the Halda River and are scheduled to be destroyed at a later date.

Shoukat Ali emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring and operations 
to safeguard the natural breeding grounds of carp fish in the Halda River, 
which also supports dolphins and a diverse range of aquatic life at the 
Fisheries Heritage site.