Fishermen and hired hands in Dublar Char, close to the Sundarbans, are busy drying fish. Catches have been good, and hopes are high. Over 10,000 fishermen have already reached Dublar Char as fish drying is on in full swing. Fish drying season started on October 29 and will continue till February 28. The Forest Department expects to earn Tk 5 crore revenue from dried fish processing this fiscal. Dried fish, or shutki, have a shelf life of several months and is considered a delicacy not only in Bangladesh but also in several countries where they are exported. Also read: Dublar Char comes alive as Sutki fish season gets underway