In a big win for biodiversity and long-term community health, the government of Bangladesh has imposed a 22-day ban on female hilsa fishing to protect mothers during breeding season, according to ...

Many fishers across Bangladesh say they still haven’t received the compensation promised by the government during a three-week ban on fishing of hilsa, the country’s most important fish. The ban ends ...

A new study has made a concerning discovery in one of Bangladesh's favorite fish. Researchers found that hilsa — a staple in kitchens across the country — is contaminated with not only toxic heavy ...

Hilsa fish from the Padma River in Bangladesh is heralded as a great delicacy of supreme quality, especially in the Indian state of West Bengal. Around September and October every year, the state’s ...

Bengalis are known for their love of food, and Poila Baisakh is a perfect occasion to showcase their culinary skills. The ...

Hilsa season is usually a time of joy – for both fishermen and consumers who wait eagerly for the national fish. This year, however, despite the end of a 58-day ban, it has turned somewhat bleak.

Less than 150 tonnes of Bangladeshi hilsa fish have reached West Bengal and Tripura this year, while the last consignment is expected to arrive on Saturday, fish importers in Kolkata said. This is the ...

Hilsa prices have also increased ahead of Pahela Baishakh. Hilsa weighing below 500 grams, previously sold at Tk800-1,000, is now priced at Tk1,400-1,500. Hilsa weighing 700-800 grams is selling for ...