The supply of hilsa has increased considerably, alongside a drop in wholesale prices across markets in the southern districts, following the end of a 58-day fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal.

The state fisheries department organised an awareness camp for fishermen to promote the conservation of juvenile Hilsa fish.

Farida Akhtar, Honourable Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, has stressed that protecting Hilsa, Bangladesh's national fish, is a collective national duty, not just the responsibility ...

We are alarmed by the level of microplastic contamination in our aquatic ecosystems. A recent study has found microplastic ...

Fishermen and officials of the state fisheries department attributed the improved haul to the reduced salinity in coastal ...

CHANDPUR, June 17, 2025 (BSS) - The district administration wants to fix the price of hilsa in southern districts including ...

Around 25-30 trawlers left the Kakdwip harbour, located in South 24 Parganas district, on June 14 midnight -- the first fleet ...

In good news for the fish-loving people of Bengal at the onset of monsoon, trawlers have returned to the Kakdwip harbour with over 50 ton of hilsa, which is around 40 per cent of last year's catch.

Bengal witnesses record hilsa fish catch at the start of monsoon season. Over 50 tons of hilsa, exceeding 40% of last year's catch, have been reported.

Barguna, June 16 -- day fishing ban ended, the fishermen of Barguna are beaming with joy as their nets come in heavy with shimmering hilsa.

From Nigella Lawson’s take with fish fingers to rural Bengali kitchens, bhorta is a dish that proves flavour doesn’t need fuss.

Fishermen in the coastal areas of Taltali upazila of Barguna are rejoicing as silver hilsa began appearing in their ...