Bangladesh's interim Govt withdrew ban on export of Hilsa fish

Guwahati, Sept 22: Ahead of Durga puja festival, Bangladesh’s interim government on Saturday withdrew its ban on the export of Hilsa fish to India.

The interim government announced that it will export 3,000 tonnes of Hilsa during the upcoming Durga puja festival, which will take place from October 9 to 13.

The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government earlier this month imposed a ban on hilsa exports to India to ensure sufficient domestic supply.

In 2023, Bangladesh granted permission to 79 companies to export a total of 4,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India, aligning with the Durga Puja festival.

“Against the backdrop of appeals by the exporters, approval has been given to export 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish (to India), fulfilling the specific conditions on the occasion of the upcoming Durga Puja,” the Bangladeshi commerce ministry said in a statement.

Earlier this month, India’s Fish Importers Association reached out to Bangladesh foreign affairs adviser Touhid Hossain, urging him to permit the export of hilsa to India during Durga Puja.

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