The price of Hilsa fish, a delicacy highly prized by Bengali food enthusiasts, has surged dramatically. On popular online supermarkets, a 900-gram Bengali Hilsa is currently priced at ₹1,899.

In 2024, the price of a 1.5kg hilsa fish reached about $15 (1,800 Bangladeshi taka) in local markets, compared with about $10.9 (1,300 taka) last year. Advertisement .

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Monday said hilsa prices must not rise unreasonably as keeping the prized fish within common people's purchasing capacity is extremely important. "It ...

The state fisheries department organised an awareness camp for fishermen to promote the conservation of juvenile Hilsa fish.

Hilsa holds an almost sacred status among Bengalis on both sides of the border, and its scarcity will frustrate many. The fish is celebrated for its versatility, often cooked in a variety of ways ...

Hilsa or Ilish or Tenualosa ilisha is possibly the most popular fish from Bengal. Related to the Herring family, the fish is not only consumed in the Indian subcontinent, but also extensively consumed ...

Bangladesh's interim government on Saturday announced plans to export 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India in time for Durga Puja, which will take pla. Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT.

In a narrow escape at sea, a fishing trawler sank while returning from a Hilsa fishing trip, but all 16 fishermen onboard ...

The Hilsa fish, renowned as the "king of fish," is predominantly sourced from the Padma River, a major distributary of the Ganges. Its distinctive flavor and cultural importance make it a staple ...

Ingredients. 500 gm hilsa fish; 1 onion, chopped; 2 pods garlic, minced or mashed; 1 tomato chopped; 2 potatoes, peeled, diced; 1 medium turai or ridge gourd, peeled, cut into small chunks or 1 ...

Sandhyarani Mohapatra's Steamed Hilsa Fish. Serves: 2 to 4 Ingredients. 500 gm hilsa fish, cut into 6 to 7 small pieces; Salt to taste, about 1 ½ tsp; 1 tsp haldi or turmeric powder; 2 pods ...