The hilsa fish has emerged as a symbol of diplomacy in India-Bangladesh ties, with Hasina using the silver fish variety on several occasions as exports and gifts to advance diplomatic goals.

Many fishers across Bangladesh say they still haven’t received the compensation promised by the government during a three-week ban on fishing of hilsa, the country’s most important fish. The ...

Over 50 metric tonnes of Hilsa have reached West Bengal from Bangladesh, after the interim government in the neighbouring country allowed export of the fish to till mid-October during the Durga ...

Bangladesh’s all-important hilsa fishery is declining amid pressures from human-driven factors and climate change, experts and authorities warn. The fish, Tenualosa ilisha, contributes around 12 ...

A recent market survey revealed that hilsa weighing over 1 kg is being sold at Tk 2,500 to 3,250 per kg, while fish in the 800-900 gram range fetch between Tk 1,875 and 2,000 per kg. Hilsa measuring ...

Bangladesh : The interim government of Bangladesh has lifted its export ban on the popular and prized Hilsa fish to India, just ahead of Durga Puja, a significant festival for Hindu Bengalis ...

Hilsa Production Decline Bangladesh: Hilsa production in the country fell to its lowest in seven years in the 2023-24 season, according to data from the Department of Fisheries.

A new study has made a concerning discovery in one of Bangladesh's favorite fish. Researchers found that hilsa — a staple in kitchens across the country — is contaminated with not only toxic ...

Abdul Salam, president of the Barishal Fish Wholesale Market Association, noted that there is a hilsa-fishing ban in six hilsa sanctuaries in Bangladesh from March 1 to April 30.

Once on the brink of collapse, Bangladesh’s iconic hilsa fishery—worth three billion dollars annually—is recovering. Through co-management, community incentives, and science-led ...