There are fish, and then there’s ilish—the one that inspires poetry, sparks dinner table debates, and turns grocery shopping ...

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar on Saturday spoke about the need for international promotion of Hilsa, calling it a "global treasure," while also saying that Bangladesh is not ...

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 production in the country fell to its lowest in seven years in the 2023-24 season, according to data from the Department of Fisheries. Experts have attributed the decline to erratic weather ...

At Pahela Baishakh, Bangalees from both sides of the border indulge in "Panta Ilish," a traditional dish featuring a piece of fried hilsa served with rice soaked in water and sometimes accompanied ...

Pohela Boishakh is the Bengali New Year, which is marked with traditional dishes. An important part of the Bengali calendar, ...

Hilsa fish curry: This Bengali recipe is very easy to prepare, tastes delicious and is a great accompaniment with steamed rice. Add about a cup of water to it, about 1/2 tsp haldi, salt to taste and ...

Economic stress, dissatisfaction with hilsa quality, or shifting eating habits among the younger generation are likely contributing to the declining interest in hilsa ...

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, ...

DHAKA, April 7, 2025 (BSS) - Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar today revealed that the government will observe ...

Rice prices remain high despite the resumption of imports last November and a fresh supply from the Aman harvest. Since November, the country has imported 8.20 lakh tonnes of rice, yet retail prices ...