Bangladesh moves to second position globally in freshwater fish production, surpassing China and India according to FAO report 'The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024'
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11.7 per cent of world’s freshwater fish is in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has moved up from third to second position globally in freshwater fish production.
According to FAO report, Bangladesh produces 1.32 million (13.22 lakh) tonnes of freshwater fish which amounts to 11.7 per cent of world’s total fish production. According to the previous report, Bangladesh’s contribution was 11 per cent.
With a production of 1.89 million (18.9 lakh) tonnes, India has climbed to the top of that list this time. Meanwhile, China with a production of 1.16 (11.66 lakh) has slithered down to the third position. After China, there are Myanmar, Indonesia and Uganda in line.
Notably, half of the fish produced from the open waters was indeed hilsa. In 2023, Bangladesh produced total 650,000 (6.5 lakh) tonnes of hilsa only.
Crazy statistics, but when you know how big Bengal delta is.
@Nilgiri proportionally, there is something very fishy about Bengalis than Indians.
@TR_123456 don't you guys eat fish? Lots of rivers. Also,
@Ryder
I really hope at least one of you guys have eaten Hilsa for once. It's the crown Jewel of Ganges delta.