Agribusiness
Short Supply Puts Hilsa Out of Reach as Prices Soar
Large and medium hilsa were beyond ordinary buyers' reach in Dhaka's markets on 12 September, with sellers blaming poor supply late in the season.
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Agribusiness
Indians to Taste Padma Hilsa Before the Puja
Bangladesh's Ministry of Commerce informed West Bengal's Fish Importers Association on 8 September that 1,200 tonnes of hilsa may be exported to India before Durga Puja.
AgribusinessBangladesh allows 1,200 tonnes of hilsa export to India amid record home prices
On 8 September 2025 the commerce ministry allowed 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to be exported to India for Durga Puja at a minimum $12.5 a kilo, while a one-kilo hilsa cost Tk 2,500 in Dhaka; consumer group CAB and shoppers criticised the move.
Agribusiness
1,200 Tonnes of Hilsa to Go to India: What Is the Price per Kilo?
The interim government has decided in principle to export 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India for Durga Puja at a minimum price of Tk 1,525 a kg.
Fisheries
Kolkata flooded with Gujarat hilsa, looks to Bangladesh before the Puja
With no hilsa from Bangladesh so far this year, West Bengal's markets are relying on a record catch from Gujarat ahead of Durga Puja.
Environment
Woman Files Police Complaint After Finding Snake in Curry Puff in India's Telangana
A woman in Jadcherla, Telangana, went to the police after finding a snake inside a curry puff bought from a local bakery.
Fisheries
World News in Brief: 11 August 2025
A round-up of key world news from 11 August 2025, from Indian politics and Kolkata's hilsa prices to Gaza, Palestine recognition and a Turkish earthquake.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Prices High in Kolkata
With little supply and no Bangladeshi fish, hilsa is expensive in Kolkata's markets, which are relying on catches from Gujarat and Myanmar.
Agribusiness
Indian Traders' Request for Hilsa Under Consideration
With hilsa prices high at home, a request from West Bengal importers for hilsa ahead of Durga Puja is being reviewed by the commerce ministry.
Agribusiness
Kolkata Traders Write to Bangladesh Seeking Hilsa for Durga Puja
Fish importers in Kolkata have written to the Bangladesh government asking for hilsa exports ahead of Durga Puja, and for the export window's time limit to be lifted.
Environment
Snake Dies After Being Bitten by One-Year-Old Child
A one-year-old boy in India's Bihar bit a cobra to death and recovered after hospital treatment, BBC Bangla reported.
Environment
Hundreds of Devotees Carry Snakes at Religious Festival, Video Goes Viral
Hundreds of devotees took part with snakes in a traditional Nag Panchami festival at Singhia Ghat in Samastipur district, Bihar.
Fruits
Chief Adviser Sends Mangoes as Gifts to Foreign Heads of State
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus is sending mangoes as gifts to the heads of state and government of five neighbouring countries.