Bangladesh is a riverine country. About 230 rivers spread through like nets over Bangladesh. The river Atrai is a one of the most famous river of Bangladesh. The upozila Atrai is named by the name of the river Atrai which
Ten Vulnerable Fishes of Bangladesh: Recorded from Chalan Beel
A total of 54 native freshwater fish species of Bangladesh have been declared threatened by IUCN Bangladesh (2000). Among them 12 species are recorded as critically endangered, 28 species are endangered and rest 14 species are vulnerable. Out of 54
Teachers Profile: Md. Mukhlesur Rahman Khan
Md. Mukhlesur Rahman Khan Professor and Former Head Dept. of Fisheries Biology & Genetics Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh, Bangladesh Contact: Tel: (091) 52236, Mobile: 01711-407359 Email: mmrkhan_bau at yahoo dotcom Fax: +88-091-55810 Field of specialization: Genetics and Fish Breeding particularly
Freshwater and Estuarine Fishes of Bangladesh
Freshwater and Estuarine Fishes: General parameter to differentiate freshwater from estuarine habitat is the salinity level of water. Freshwater contains less than 0.5 ppt (Parts Per Thousand) salinity whereas estuarine water contains moderate salinity (generally 14-17 ppt). We can easily
Bookbhara Baor
“Bukbhara Baor” is one of the well-known and renowned Baor in under sadar upazilla of Jessore district. The Baor is locates in the western position of the Upazilla. All of the Baors of Bangladesh is now under management either managed
Threatened to Extinct Fishes of Bangladesh
Threatened to extinct fishes of Bangladesh: The IUCN Bangladesh (2000) has made a list of threatened to extinct fishes of Bangladesh. These species are considered as threatened fishes of Bangladesh. The National Categories of Threatened Animals are based on the Global
Small Indigenous Species (SIS) of Fishes
What is SIS? According to Rahman (1989), there are 260 species of freshwater indigenous fishes in Bangladesh. Among them, which grow to a size of 25 cm or 9 inches at mature or adult stage in their life cycle are