For those fishing in the Buriganga and Turag rivers, a full net is no longer a sign of a profitable day. A significant portion of the current haul consists of invasive sucker fish, which are increasingly dominating the local river ecosystems.
Economy
Invasive sucker fish dominate Dhaka's river systems
Fishermen operating in the Buriganga and Turag rivers are reporting a surge in invasive sucker fish, complicating their daily catch.
Source: The Business Standard