Hilsa is one of Bengal's most cherished delicacies but its nutritional value goes beyond its rich flavour. Both the head and ...

On the corner of a crowded and noisy floor, a bespectacled man was calling out bids for a basket of Hilsa fish. He repeated the prices quoted by traders in a loud, rhythmic tone: "1,400-1,420-1,450…" ...

The government has permitted the export of 1,200 tonnes of Hilsa fish to India on the occasion of Durga Puja, setting a minimum export price of $12.50 per kilogram under specific conditions. In a ...

More than often when we are planning a meal or deciding the menu for the next occasion, we take it for granted that non-vegetarian options will naturally only include chicken or mutton. Although these ...

Hilsa or Ilish or Tenualosa ilisha is possibly the most popular fish from Bengal. Related to the Herring family, the fish is not only consumed in the Indian subcontinent, but also extensively consumed ...

Prasanjit Mandal, 30, lives in Farakka, West Bengal, and his traditional line of work is fishing. However, these days, he also drives an autorickshaw to make a living. At times, he goes fishing with ...

Soon after the 22-day fishing ban on hilsa ended, a significant influx of hilsa fish appeared in local markets across the Barishal division. However, locals suspect many of these fish were caught ...

The Md Yunus government in Bangladesh may have chosen to honour the commitment of culinary tradition and issue a notification to export hilsa to India ahead of the festive season, but fish importers ...

Hilsa fish from the Padma River in Bangladesh is heralded as a great delicacy of supreme quality, especially in the Indian state of West Bengal. Around September and October every year, the state’s ...

Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) represents one of the most valuable anadromous fisheries in South Asia, underpinning coastal livelihoods, cultural identity and regional food security. Its complex life ...

The first lot of hilsa fish from Bangladesh has arrived in Kolkata, India, sparking excitement among customers. However, the trade period for hilsa fish is expected to be reduced due to a fishing ban ...

The Bangladesh government has approved export of 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India to meet the demand during the upcoming Durga Puja festival. Bangladesh’s Ministry of Commerce has approved the ...