Bangladesh approves 3000 mts of Hilsa export to India ahead of Durga Puja
This decision came following requests from several exporters, with the ministry setting specific conditions for the export
Hilsa fish being sold at a Dhaka market in October 2023. File photo: Noor-A-Alam
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Hilsa fish being sold at a Dhaka market in October 2023. File photo: Noor-A-Alam
The Ministry of Commerce has approved export of Hilsa to India ahead of Durga Puja festival.
In an official order signed by Sultana Akhter, deputy secretary of the Ministry, it was announced that the export of 3,000 metric tonnes of hilsa fish has been approved, according to a press release today (21 September).
This decision came following requests from several exporters, with the ministry setting specific conditions for the export.
Exporters have been asked to submit their applications to the Ministry of Commerce by 12pm on 24 September. Applications should be addressed to the deputy secretary, Export-2 Branch, Room 127, Building-3, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka.
No applications will be accepted after the deadline, though those who have already applied are not required to submit new applications.
Earlier, Bangladesh banned Hilsa export to India to ensure adequate Hilsa supply in the local market so that the prized fish remains more accessible to people.
