Bangladesh Grants Special Permission For Export Of Hilsa Fish To India

DHAKA || In a move that speaks loud and clear of the strong bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India, the Commerce Ministry in the neighbouring country has allowed nine exporters to send a total of approximately 1500 tonnes of Hilsa to India.

The first consignment of Hilsa was sent to India on Monday. The export will be allowed till October 10. 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 shore of close to 75 percent in the production of Hilsa fish in the world.