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 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 .

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Fishermen and officials of the state fisheries department attributed the improved haul to the reduced salinity in coastal waters because of timely monsoon rain and stricter enforcement of the two-mont ...

The hilsa industry supports 2.5 million people and brings in over 3 billion dollars a year and it makes up 12 percent of the country’s total fish catch. However, these numbers only tell part of ...