Dhaka, July 31 (UNB) – In the face of demand from different quarters, the government on Tuesday came up with a belated decision imposing a ban on export of all types of fish except shrimp.

“The government has decided to stop the export of all types of fish except shrimp until further notice,” an official release of the Commerce Ministry said.

It said the decision was taken to ensure the adequate supply of fish in the market during Ramadan and keep the prices stable in the overheated market.  

On Monday, the parliamentary watchdog on the Commerce Ministry recommended halting the export of fish during Ramadan to ensure its sufficient supply in the market.

After visiting two kitchen markets in the city on the day, Chairman of the committee ABM Abul Kashem also told reporters of recommending ban on the fish export.

On Sunday, apex trade body FBCCI urged the government to keep the export of fish suspended during Ramadan mentioning that its monitoring cell had found the export of fish contributed to its short supply in the market pushing up its prices with the start of the holy month.