The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Bangladesh in September, 2011 on bilateral cooperation in the field of Fisheries and aquaculture and allied activities.

The MoU has strengthened the friendly relations between India and Bangladesh and promote development of cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture and allied sectors through mutually agreed activities and procedures.

The MoU will remain in force for a period of five years unless either of the Parties give prior written notice of at least six months in advance to the other Party of its intention to terminate the MoU. This MoU could be extended for further period as may be mutually agreed upon.

Did You Know?

Most fish reproduce by laying eggs, though some fish, such as great white sharks, give birth to live babies called pups.

Fish that have thin fins with a split tail indicate that they move very quickly or may need them to cover great distances.

On the other had, fish that live among rocks and reefs near the ocean floor have broad lateral fin and large tails.

The biggest fish in the world is the giant whale shark, which can grow to nearly 60 feet, or the length of two school buses. It weighs over 25 tons and eats mainly plankton.

The slowest fish is a seahorse. It swims so slowly that a person can barely tell it is moving.