# Bangladesh Hilsa fishing industry activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bangladesh-hilsa-fishing-industry-activity
> Updated: 2026-08-24T17:16:45.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Fishermen in Bangladesh have reported significant catches of Hilsa and other large fish, providing economic relief to local communities despite recent shortages.

In early August, a single trawler near Kuakata captured approximately 46 maunds of Hilsa, which was auctioned at Mahipur Fish Port for 4.85 million BDT. This substantial haul included large fish weighing 1 kg or more.

By late August, reports from the Monpura sub-district indicated continued high-value auctions, including a 16 kg catfish sold for 24,000 BDT and a two kg ‘Raja Hilsa’ sold for 8,500 BDT. While local traders noted that large Hilsa are becoming rare during the peak season, fisheries officials viewed these large catches as a positive sign for the fishing community.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Monpura fishermen auction large catfish and Hilsa

Large fish, including a 16 kg catfish and a two kg ‘Raja Hilsa’, were recently caught in the Meghna River in Monpura and sold for high prices at local auctions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monpura-fishermen-auction-large-catfish-and-hilsa

### 2026-08-08: Bangladesh fishermen catch 46 maunds of Hilsa worth 4.85 million BDT

A single trawler catch of 46 maunds of Hilsa fish near Kuakata, Bangladesh, was auctioned for 4.85 million BDT, providing much-needed relief to local fishermen after a period of scarcity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-fishermen-catch-46-maunds-of-hilsa-worth-485-million-bdt

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