The Bay of Bengal, covering less than 1% of the global ocean, supplies nearly 8% of the world's fishery production, including ...

The Yari Customs Office in northern Humla has resumed operations after a four-month closure. The office had been closed since ...

Hilsa was being sold at Tk 700 to Tk 1,600 per kg, depending on the size, but even the reduced prices failed to attract customers. "Last year, I used to sell 20 to 30 kg daily during this time ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

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