A joint team of researchers from Shanghai Ocean University and Jagannath University in Bangladesh has unveiled three ...

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 ...

The ritual is ingrained, and so is that love for Hilsa, considered to be the best fish variety by most Bengalis. Yes, most Bengalis, not all. Note here the fact that there is that deep cultural ...

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 ...

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.

Hilsa fish curry: This Bengali recipe is very easy to prepare, tastes delicious and is a great accompaniment with steamed rice. Add about a cup of water to it, about 1/2 tsp haldi, salt to taste and ...

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, ...

A hilsa weighing 2.4kg has been priced at Tk14,000 in Barguna, with the retail price set at Tk6,000 per kg. The fish was caught by a local fisherman in the Bishkhali River near Dalbhanga in Barguna ...

A University of Bristol study finds that seven-year-olds who consume more fish are 43% more likely to display positive social ...