Can hilsa be farmed in pond as hobby?
Known nationally as a Hilsa researcher and expert, Dr. Md. Anisur Rahman has served as the Director of the Finance and Administration Department at the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute in Mymensingh. He was also the Chief Scientific Officer of the Riverine Fisheries Research Center in Chandpur and is now in post-retirement leave (PRL). He has played a significant role in Hilsa research and in implementing and enforcing measures to protect juvenile Hilsa (jatka) and spawning mothers. Recently, he shared his insights with Views Bangladesh on why Hilsa has become integral to Bengali culture, economy, and politics, and what steps we must take to protect this prized fish. KM Zahid conducted this two-part interview. Here, you can read the concluding part.
