A Data Deficient (DD) species is one which has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as not enough data to make an assessment of its risk of extinction. According to IUCN Bangladesh (2015a, b) two
Vulnerable (VU) Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh
A vulnerable (VU) species is one which has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild. It is the third highest risk category after Critically Endangered (CR)
Fish and Fish Products (Inspection and Quality Control) Ordinance, 1983
THE FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS (INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL) ORDINANCE, 1983 (ORDINANCE NO. XX OF 1983). An Ordinance to provide for inspection and quality control of fish and fish products. WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for inspection and quality
Protection and Conservation of Fish Act, 1950
THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF FISH ACT, 1950 (EAST BENGAL ACT NO. XVIII OF 1950). An Act to provide for the protection and conservation of fish in 1[ Bangladesh]. WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the protection and conservation
Important Fish Seed Producing Hatcheries in Jessore District, Bangladesh
Jessore is one of the largest towns of the country situated in the southwestern region of Bangladesh. It is bordered by Khulna and Satkhira District to the south; Magura and Narail to the east; Jhenaidah to the north and West
Fishes of the River Halda
Bangladesh is a riverine country and more than 700 rivers are present in this country (BFRI, 2007). In ancient time river was the main source of fishes from where people consume and mitigate their demand. Fishes bred and live in
Fish pox: a skin disease of fishes
Fish pox, or carp pox, is one of the oldest known diseases of fish, recorded as early as 1563. Fish pox is a chronic skin disease that occurs among several species of propagated cyprinids. It is also called carp pox,