Prices fall by Tk 100 per kg following good catches but 35 trawlers looted, 30 fishermen abducted in 5 days
Hilsa fishes are being netted in plenty in Patuakhali and Barguna coasts for last four days but fishermen are afraid of going to the sea due to rampant piracy. At least 35 fishing trawlers were looted and 30 fishermen abducted by pirates in last five says. The victim fishermen brought freedom after payment of ransom and returned to Kakata and Pathorghata coasts. With arrival of boatloads of Hilsha, both fishermen and traders are busy; and fish landing stations and markets are abuzz.
