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Bangladeshi Sea/ River Fish
Bangladesh is a country with thousands of rivers and ponds and is notable for being a fish-
loving nation, acquiring the name "Machh-e Bhat-e Bangali" which means, "Bengali by fish
and rice". Ilish is the national fish of the country where it contributes 13% of country's total
fish production. Fish are caught both from natural resources and by farming in self-made
ponds.
