Bangladesh to export 3,000 tons of ilish to India

The Ministry of Commerce in Bangladesh has approved the export of 3,000 tons of ilish (hilsa fish) to India for the upcoming Durga Puja festival in October. This decision was announced in a press release on Saturday. The ministry did not disclose the price for the exported fish. This year’s export volume is lower compared to 2023, when 5,000 tons of ilish were exported for the same festival. Durga Puja is the largest festival for Bengali Sanatan Hindus, and ilish is a traditional delicacy during the celebration.READ FULL