Large fish caught in Padma River sold for significant sum

Three large fish, including two Katla and one Baghair, were caught in the Padma River near Daulatdia ferry ghat in Rajbari. The total weight of the three fish was 72 kg, with the Baghair weighing 25 kg and the two Katla weighing 25 kg and 22 kg respectively.

Local fish trader Shahjahan Sheikh purchased the fish at an open auction at Shipon Mondal's fish warehouse for a total of 148,100 BDT. He subsequently sold the fish to an expatriate in Sylhet for approximately 159,500 to 160,000 BDT. The Katla fish were sold at a rate of 2,300 BDT per kg, while the Baghair was sold at a rate of 1,600 to 1,700 BDT per kg.