Fish fry released in Laxmipur

LAXMIPUR, Sept 18:  Fish fry of various native species were released into institutional ponds, inland wetlands, rivers, canals and floodplain water bodies in the district on Friday to boost fish production and increase the availability of native fish in open waters.

The programme was organised by the Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer’s Office, Laxmipur, under the revenue budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year of the Department of Fisheries.

Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee, MP, attended the event as chief guest. 

Special guests included Deputy Commissioner SM Mehedi Hasan, District Superintendent of Police Md Abu Tarek, Executive Engineer of the District Water Development Board Nahid Uz-Zaman Khan, District Fisheries Officer Jasim Uddin, District BNP Joint Convener Hasibur Rahman, BFF Vice-President Wahid Uddin Chowdhury Happy, among others.