The sanctuary extends from Shatnol in Chandpur to Char Sikandar in Laxmipur in Meghna River, 90 km in Shahbazpur Channel in Bhola, 100 km in Tentulia River in Bhola, 20 km in Naria and Bhederganj Upazilas in Chandpur District and in Hizla, Mehdiganj and Barishal Sadar Upazilas There are 82 kms. Gajaria and Meghna River.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock allocated 80 kg of rice for registered fishermen during this ban period.
As a single fish species, Hilsa has the maximum contribution in the fish production of the country.
Every year, the government imposes a two-month ban on catching, selling, hoarding and transporting hilsa to boost its production.
