CHANDPUR, Sept 7:–A 5-member task force has been formed to investigate the cultivation of 'Pirhana', a omnivorous fish in different places, it is learnt from Chandpur Fisheries Research Institute source. The task force led by a Joint Secretary of Fisheries and Livestock Ministry has already instructed the upazila level fishery officers to keep alert about cultivation of 'Piranha' in the ponds. | Yeah, that's just what Bangladesh needs, piranha. |
It may be mentioned here that Dr Khalilur Rahman, a senior scientific officer of the Chandpur Fisheries Research Institute found 'Pirhana' fish in the nearby wireless bazar. He collected two Pirhana and preserved theft fish. The 'Pirhana' are being sold as Thai Rupchanda fish. The people purchase the fish as it is beautiful to look at and tasty. But the Fisheries officials said that it is a dangerous omnivorous fish. | Think of it as a fish stick that bites back |
It is a fish of Amazan area of South America. If this is cultivated with other fish if will destroy other fish. It is further learnt that 'Pirhana' also attack even man when they are in swarm. No body knows how this dangerous fish has come to our country.
It is presumed that the aquarium businessmen took this fish in this country without the knowledge of the Fisheries Department. At present it is cultivated in many ponds of Chandpur, Laksam and Daudkandi on commercial basis. | If it's in the ponds, my guess is it's already escaped into the rivers |
It is further learnt that there are different kinds of Pirhana. The carnivor varieties of Pirhana eat other fish. These attack people in swarm. | More urban legend than fact, but it will help clean up those bodies that keep popping up in canals |
It is learnt that the task force has already sought information about this fish from Agriculture University, Fisheries Research Institutes and from Fisheries Departments of Dhaka and Chittagong Universities. The task force will soon take necessary steps to stop the spread of this dangerous fish in the water bodies of the country. | All together now, "They're DOOMED!" |
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