hilsa fish
Of Hilsa and its hunters
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…”
Hilsa eggs: a delicacy out of reach for many
Do you love hilsa eggs? If so, you’re not alone. For many families, especially the little ones at home, these delicate, flavourful eggs are a cherished treat. But this season, getting your hands on this once-affordable delicacy may prove a real challenge.
Hilsa price rises in southern regions
The price of hilsa in the southern region of the nation has increased by Tk 2,000 a maund (37 kilogrammes) after the government approved exports of the fish to India.
79 firms to export 3,950 tonnes hilsa to India
The permission will remain in place until October 30
"Sitrang creates favorable condition for hilsa breeding"
Hilsa experts have said that cyclone Sitrang has created a safe environment for the propagation of the fish even though it has caused heavy destruction in the coastal areas.
Ban on catching, selling hilsa from October 7-28
The government is going to impose a 22-day ban on catching, selling, hoarding and transporting of hilsa from October 7 across the country to protect safe spawning of the fish during its peak breeding period.
Bangladesh to export Hilsa to India ahead of Durga Puja
The government has decided to export Hilsa fish to India ahead of the country’s biggest religious festival Durga Puja scheduled to be celebrated next month.
Fishermen ecstatic with hilsa bounty; good news for foodies too
After the ban of 65 consecutive days, fishermen are finding bounties of hilsa in their nets. Having overcome the recession of the last two years, fishermen, trawler owners and traders are smiling at the abundance of hilsa.
"West Bengal should learn from Bangladesh how to conserve hilsa, meet demands"
Shankar Dey, a mid-ranking government officer in south Kolkata’s Deshopriya Park locality, makes it a point to browse the nearby Lake Market early every morning in search of quality fish.
Tk 246cr to be spent on hilsa development, project cleared at Ecnec meeting
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved five projects involving Tk 1,266 crore, including a Tk 246-crore one to develop hilsa resources in the country.
Hunting for Hilsa
My mother told me to get a big Ilish maach for Pohela Baishakh. My face went pale. However much I claimed to love my mother, I had no wish to go to the maachher bazaar.
60-day ban on fishing in Meghna, Padma
The government has imposed a two-month ban on catching of all sorts of fish in Padma and Meghna rivers in Chandpur from March 1 to April 30 to protect jatka (hilsa fry less than nine inches long).
India to open Farakka for hilsa
From June this year, hilsa from Bangladesh will be able to swim along the Ganges river all the way up to Allahabad in India following a decision to open the sluice gate at Farakka Barrage a little higher for four hours every day, Indian officials said.
Hilsa habitats under threat
The government has approved multiple power projects near hilsa sanctuaries in Patuakhali coastal area, posing a threat to the breeding and nurturing of the national fish.
Fishermen ready to go back to Bay as Hilsa ban goes from Monday
Fishermen in coastal districts are taking preparation to go to the Bay of Bengal to catch hilsa as the 22-day government ban on fishing the delicious fish comes to an end on Monday.
Recognition for hilsa
After Jamdani sari, hilsa gets recognition of geographical indication (GI) product of Bangladesh.
Hasina presents Mamata 20kgs hilsa
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sends 20 kilograms of hilsa from the Padma river for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is going to take oath for the second term tomorrow.
No hilsa on Bangladesh PM Hasina's menu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has decided to strike hilsa off tomorrow's menu at her official residence, Gono Bhaban, in an effort to discourage people from having jatka (hilsa fry) on Pahela Baishakh.
9.5 tonnes of hilsa fry seized in Chittagong
A mobile court yesterday seized around 9.5 tonnes of jatka (hilsa fry less than 10 inches in length) worth Tk 2 crore from eight fish cold storages in Chittagong city.