Bangladesh govt allows limited export of Hilsa fish to India

Bangladesh Commerce Ministry of has given special permission for traders to export Hilsa fish to India on a limited scale in view of the forthcoming Durga Puja.

 

The Commerce Ministry has allowed nine exporters to send a total of approximately 1,500 tonnes of Hilsa to India. 

The first consignment of Hilsa was reported to have been sent to India on Monday. The export will be allowed till 10th of



October.

 

Bangladesh had imposed a ban on the export of Hilsa in 2012. 

However, as a special measure, last year also export of 500 tonnes of Hilsa to India was permitted by the government around the time of Durga Puja.

 

Hilsa or 'Ilish' is considered a delicacy in Bangladesh and West Bengal. 

Bangladesh has a share of close to 75 per cent in the production of Hilsa fish in the world.