Organized illegal fishing is occurring in the Meghna River, Hizla, during the 22-day government-mandated Hilsa breeding season ban (October 8-29, 2026). Armed fishermen are actively resisting enforcement teams, damaging official speedboats, and forcing the Coast Guard to fire warning shots to maintain order.
| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · upazilla | হিজলা উপজেলা, বরিশাল |