Hundreds of fishermen have stopped fishing in the Meghna in view of the menace of crocodiles in the river.
On Sunday, fishermen killed a crocodile caught in a net near Hajir Hat in southern coastal Barisal district.
Fishermen yesterday said four other crocodiles were able to flee by cutting the fishing nets.
Mehendiganj sub-district executive officer said that the fishermen killed the crocodile out of fear and ignorance.
Local fish wholesalers said after the incident the fishermen were scared of going to the river. They fear that crocodiles might attack them during fishing.
Fishermen said they have stopped fishing in the Meghna at night due to panic.
An expert said the crocodiles might have lost their way after they came from the creek of the Sundarbans mangrove forest.