Hilsha Fish

Hilsha Fish

Illegal fishing nets seized. Photo: Courtesy/ File Photo

Navy seizes illegal fishing nets worth over Tk25.78cr

The 22-day national drive, which began on 8 October, will continue until 29 October.

A fishing boat remains anchored at Motirhat Ghat in Lakshmipur, 1 May 2026. Photo: TBS

Hilsa prices jump as fuel costs rise amid Iran war

Fishmongers sorting hilsa fishes at Alipur fish landing station in Patuakhali on Wednesday. Photo: TBS

Cashing in on Hilsa: Kalapara fisherman nets 60 maunds, earns Tk35 lakh

File photo of Hilsha fish

479 tonnes of hilsa exported to India through Benapole

Truck carrying 12 metric tonnes of Hilsa on 26 September. Photo: UNB

First consignment with 12 mts of hilsa exported to India through Benapole port

Fisheries and Livestock Affairs Adviser Farida Akhter. Sketch: TBS

Fisheries adviser vows to make Hilsha available locally before export

File photo of Hilsha fish

Hilsha production surged by 2.72 lakh tonnes in 14 years

The total number of registered fishermen in Barishal division is 4,25,009. Photo: TBS

1.17 lakh fishermen in Barishal div yet to receive food aid as hilsha ban ends

Photo: TBS

Emerging Meghna chars in Lakshmipur obstruct water route, affect hilsa economy

Some government and non-governmental initiatives have led to increased hilsa production in recent years. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin

Conserving hilsa: Why voluntary participation of fishers is crucial

Hundreds of customers line up to eat fried Ilish at hotels and restaurant at Shimulia Ferry Ghat. Photo: Noor-A-Alam/TBS

Is this the last season of our favourite Mawa fried Ilish?

Vendor carrying hilsa fish. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

It will not be advisable to export hilsa in the next 5-yrs: Minister