Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu said the fishermen did not have the courage to catch mother hilsa in the river this year due to the government's strict position.

As a result, the number of hilsa has increased in the river this year compared to the previous year.He said the government has decided to restore those open pit lands that are in possession of them. Fish will be cultivated in these ponds. Arrangements will be made to export fish in foreign countries. Those who do not cultivate fish despite their personal pond, they will be assisted by the government if they are interested in cultivating fish.Industries minister Amir Hossain Amu inaugurated the National Fisheries Week in Falcon in Jhalakathi area on Friday noon and the minister said.He inaugurated the festoon of fish pond in the Upazila Parishad and opened the program. Later, a discussion meeting was held in the auditorium of the council.