Fisheries
How to Tell a Hilsa Carrying Roe
Hilsa with roe, most likely from after August to October, can be spotted by a thicker belly and roe that emerges when the belly is gently pressed.
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Agribusiness
Hilsa Going to India as Prices Rise in Dhaka
Hilsa prices in Dhaka have risen by Tk 200 a kg on news of exports to India, putting the national fish beyond the reach of middle- and low-income families.
Agribusiness
Bangladeshi Hilsa Reaches Howrah Wholesale Market: What Does It Cost?
Bangladeshi hilsa arrived at West Bengal's largest wholesale fish market in Howrah before Durga Puja, but traders say prices of Rs 1,500-1,700 a kg are high.
Agribusiness
54 Tonnes of Hilsa Go to India at Tk 1,200 a kg
About 54.5 metric tonnes of hilsa from ten firms crossed into India through Benapole port between noon and 8pm on 26 September.
Agribusiness
7,300 kg of Hilsa Go to India Through Akhaura
The first shipment of 7,300 kg of hilsa left for Agartala in Tripura through Akhaura land port ahead of the Durga Puja festival.
Fisheries
Long-Awaited Padma Hilsa Finally Reaches India
Six trucks carrying 30 to 35 tonnes of Padma hilsa entered India through Petrapole ahead of Durga Puja, with retail sales due from Friday.
Agribusiness
Raid on Faridpur Hilsa Wholesalers 'to Keep Prices Bearable'
The district consumer rights directorate fined a Faridpur hilsa wholesaler Tk 20,000 and warned other traders in a market drive.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Price Rises Tk 200-300 a kg on News of Exports to India
Wholesale hilsa prices in Chandpur rose by Tk 200-300 a kg on news of exports to India, pushing the fish further beyond ordinary buyers.
Agribusiness
Let the King of Fish Come to the Homes of Poor Subjects
A columnist argues that despite big catches, hoarding syndicates keep hilsa out of reach of ordinary people and calls for cheap government sales.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Export Decided at the Highest Level, No Use Being Emotional: Salehuddin
Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said hilsa is being exported to India by a decision at the highest level, and emotional talk serves no purpose.
Fisheries
Hilsa Catching and Sales Banned From 13 October to 3 November
The government has banned all hilsa catching, transport, sale and storage for 22 days from 13 October to 3 November to protect breeding fish.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Exports Will Help Improve Relations Between the Two Countries
Economists and a former foreign ministry secretary say the interim government's approval of hilsa exports to India should be seen as a symbol of bilateral friendship rather than an earner.
Fisheries
Cook Hilsa Biryani on Your Day Off
Hilsa biryani makes a special dish for a family meal or for guests, and here is how to cook it.