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Monday, September 8, 2025
TopicHilsa fish

Topic: Hilsa fish

SubscriberWrites: From a Bengali wearing a Bangladeshi hat

Amid political turbulence, rising discontent with Hasina and Islamist influence, Bangladesh's economic ties with India and future stability hang in balance. Hope we rebuild soon.

Sri Lanka’s fair & peaceful elections show the country’s democratic maturity

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Bangladesh announces export of 3,000 metric tonnes of Hilsa fish to India for Durga Puja

According to the order the decision aims to cater to requests of various exporters. Statement says the export has been approved, provided that all prescribed conditions are met.

Bangladesh has hit us where it hurts. Durga Puja will be incomplete without Hilsa

The Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina had reintroduced what is now called ‘hilsa diplomacy’ in 2019. Now, it’s a bone of contention between India and Bangladesh.

Global media on ‘fishy’ India-Bangladesh ties & how in Indian business, it’s all about loving family

India's garment industry benefiting from Bangladesh crisis also caught international media's attention, as did rise of Indian tourists, driven by higher incomes & better flight options.

Ganga mission to now work on hilsa to improve its numbers, project to ranch and tag the fish

Under three-year Hilsa Improvement Programme, NMCG will monitor the migration pattern of hilsa through tagging & ranching among a slew of other initiatives.

How much do Bengalis crave Bangladeshi hilsa? Enough to smuggle 2,800 kg during pandemic

BSF has seized 2,800 kg of hilsa since February, 8 years after Bangladesh banned it. It is considered a delicacy in Bengal, and the fish is selling for Rs 3,000/kg in Kolkata markets and online.

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Bangladeshi Hindus are celebrating CAA extension. It’s their lifeline

Bangladeshi Hindu leaders are either in jail or in hiding. And some journalists who tried to report their continued persecution have either lost their jobs or mysteriously died.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

IAF set to welcome first 2 Tejas Mk-1As soon, earlier order of 40 Mk 1 yet to be completed

Of the 40 Tejas Mk-1 aircraft ordered—comprising 16 IOC single-seaters, 16 FOC single-seaters & 8 twin-seat trainers—IAF has received 38 with two trainers yet to be delivered.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?