Low Supply Puts Hilsa Out of Reach in Chandpur
Chandpur's hilsa market is crowded at the end of the season, but thin supply has sent prices soaring.
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Chandpur's hilsa market is crowded at the end of the season, but thin supply has sent prices soaring.
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The first Durga Puja consignment of hilsa, about 1,200 kg, crossed into India through Akhaura land port on 18 September.
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