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 ...

On the other side, sources indicated that the BGB has strengthened security to prevent the illegal smuggling of Hilsa, a popular fish in India. Hilsa — often regarded the king of fishes in West ...

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, ...

The overall research results suggest that Hilsa fish complete their first year of reproduction as males and then migrate to the sea in search of food. While in the sea, these Hilsa gradually ...

A hilsa less than 10 inches in size is called jatka (small hilsa), and the age of such a hilsa remains around 8-9 months ...

The experimental net found 91 percent of hilsa spawn, which indicates the success of reproduction during the ban. At the same time, the spawn of other fish have also been found to have increased ...

Bangladesh: The interim government of Bangladesh has lifted its export ban on the popular and prized Hilsa fish to India, just ahead of Durga Puja, a significant festival for Hindu Bengalis.