Bangladesh parliament passes Marine Fisheries Bill: Jail for illegal fishing in country's waters

The Marine Fisheries Bill, 2020 was passed in Parliament on Monday with a provision for maximum three-year imprisonment or Tk5 crore fine or both for fishing illegally within Bangladesh’s maritime boundary by any foreign national

Nov 17, 2020
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The Marine Fisheries Bill, 2020 was passed in Parliament on Monday with a provision for maximum three-year imprisonment or Tk5 crore fine or both for fishing illegally within Bangladesh’s maritime boundary by any foreign national.
 
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim moved the Bill in the House and it was passed by voice vote.

There are 12 chapters and 63 clauses in the proposed law which will replace the Marine Fisheries Ordinance which was promulgated during the military regime that was scrapped by the High Court.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/11/16/parliament-passes-marine-fisheries-bill

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