Hilsa is a bond shared across borders by the two Bengals – a unifying thread between India and Bangladesh, intact even now, 75 years since Independence. A delicate slice of fish slathered in ...

Hilsa is Bangladesh's national fish but it is a luxury ... enduring role as an icon of Bengali food is a combination of many elements, not the least being its physical beauty, which has led ...

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.

Hilsa fish is one of the most popular and sought-after foods in the Indian subcontinent. It is the national fish of Bangladesh and the state fish of West Bengal. During the monsoon season ...

Before the port and the power plant came into the picture, the estuary used to be a rich and abundant fish reserve, especially of hilsa. Andharmanik river was also declared a hilsa sanctuary.

Hilsa, national fish of Bangladesh, has been accorded geographical identification (GI), which has tagged the fish as a Bangladeshi product. A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific ...

Hilsa fish curry, or ilish machher jhol, is a classic Bengali dish that's often served on special occasions and during festivals. Image Credit: Getty While Hilsa is easily available in West Bengal, ...

Fish importers of Bengal have written to Touhid Hossain, an advisor to the Bangladesh government, with an appeal to reconsider the decision to stop export of hilsa to Bengal before Durga Puja. The ...

Fresh hilsa from Myanmar has surprised Kolkata fish lovers in November, well beyond the usual July-October season. Air-flown consignments of 4-6 tonnes per week are arriving, offering a fresher ...