Agribusiness
Trawler Nets 46 Maunds of Hilsa in a Single Haul off Kalapara
A fishing trawler in the Bay of Bengal off Kalapara, Patuakhali, caught 46 maunds of hilsa in one haul, selling the fish at auction for Tk 48.5 lakh.
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Fisheries
Single Hilsa Sold for Tk 10,500 in Lakshmipur
A 2.3kg 'king hilsa' caught in the Meghna river at Kamalnagar in Lakshmipur has been sold for Tk 10,500.
Agribusiness
Chandpur Hilsa Roe Price Rises to Tk 6,000 a kg
Hilsa roe is selling for Tk 5,500 to Tk 6,000 a kg at Chandpur's Boro Station fish landing, nearly double last year's price, because few roe-bearing fish are being caught.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Scarce Even at Peak Season, Prices Sky-High
Hilsa and other fish are scarce in Pirojpur markets even at the height of the season, pushing prices beyond the reach of ordinary buyers.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Catch Triples on Paper, but Markets Stay Empty
The Department of Fisheries says June's hilsa catch in the Barishal division was the highest in six years, but traders, fishers and buyers see scarce supply and record prices.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Scarce in Barishal Even in Peak Season
Hilsa catches in Barishal's rivers remain far below expectations despite the start of the season, sharply pushing up prices and leaving fishermen in debt.
CookingHilsa kacha makha: a simple monsoon recipe with mustard oil
Raw hilsa pieces are rubbed with onion, turmeric, chilli, cumin and mustard oil, then cooked covered on gentle heat. Jagonews24 published the recipe in July 2026, at the height of the monsoon.
FisheriesTrawler sinks off Taltali after helping stranded fishermen, two missing
The trawler FB Mohima sank in rough weather in the Bay of Bengal off Taltali, Barguna, on 7 July 2026; 16 of the 18 fishermen on board were rescued and two were missing.
FisheriesTwo-kilo Padma hilsa caught at Daulatdia sells for Tk 9,200
A 2 kg hilsa netted in the Padma at Daulatdia in Goalanda, Rajbari, sold for Tk 9,200 on 7 July 2026 to a Tangail man who lives in Saudi Arabia, a local fish trader said.
FisheriesHilsa of 2 kg 130 g from the Meghna sells for Tk 9,000 at Bhola auction
On 6 July 2026 a large hilsa from the Meghna weighing 2 kg 130 g was sold at auction for Tk 9,000 at the Tulatuli fish landing in Bhola Sadar.
CropsHand-Mixed Hilsa Bhuna: A Quick Recipe With Onion, Mustard Oil and Chilli
Hilsa rubbed by hand with onion, turmeric, chilli, crushed green chillies and mustard oil, then braised covered in a little water, makes hand-mixed hilsa bhuna in 7 to 10 minutes, a recipe published in the monsoon hilsa season of July 2026.
Agribusiness
Single Catla Sells for Tk 73,500 in Daulatdia
A 35 kg catla caught in the Padma was bought at auction at Daulatdia fish market and resold for Tk 73,500.
FisheriesHilsa of 2 kg 100 g Caught off Kuakata Sells for Tk 6,825 at Alipur Auction
On 4 July 2026, a 2 kg 100 g hilsa netted by the trawler 'Joltorongo' in the Bay of Bengal off Kuakata sold for Tk 6,825 at auction at a depot of the Alipur fish landing centre.