Dhaka (TIP): This Durga Puja season there is a shortage of Hilsa. The reason: Bangladesh, the world’s largest producer of the fish, has intensified its crackdown on the transportation of hilsa to neighbouring India, reinforcing a long-standing ban on exports.
Farida Akhter, adviser to the Bangladesh ministry of fisheries and livestock has been quoted as saying by the BBC that the renewed effort, which came a month after a new government took office in Dhaka, is to ensure that the prized fish remains more accessible to consumers in Bangladesh.
“The previous government would lift the ban during the Durga Puja festival. They used to call it a gift. This time I don’t think we need to give a gift because [if we do it] our people will not be able to eat the fish while it is allowed to be exported to India in large numbers,” Akhter told the BBC.
This stand marks a clear departure from deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s renowned “hilsa diplomacy” with India, where she often allowed consignments of the fish to be transported to India during the festival season.
Bangladesh is the leading producer of hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha), a kind of species of fish related to the herring, abundant in the Bay of Bengal and also thriving in rivers. (Agencies)
South Asia
Bangladesh President orders release of jailed ex-PM Khaleda Zia
Dhaka (TIP): Amid the political unrest in Bangladesh that saw Sheikh Hasina resign as the Prime Minister and flee the country on August 5, President Mohammed Shahabuddin chaired a meeting at the Bangabhaban in Dhaka […]
Asia
India-Bangladesh ties consequential, says Foreign Minister Dr Rahman
Dhaka (TIP): Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has described his recent meetings in India as “very productive”, signalling a renewed push to strengthen bilateral ties between Dhaka and New Delhi. Dr Rahman, who visited […]
Asia
Family of Hindu man attacked in Bangladesh in shock
The family of Khokon Chandra Das on Friday recounted the horrors of the brutal attack on him, saying that the motive of the mob behind the attack was unclear as he was a peaceful man. […]
magnificent post, very informative. I wonder why the other specialists of this sector do not notice this. You must continue your writing. I’m sure, you have a great readers’ base already!
I couldn’t resist commenting
This web site can be a walk-through for the entire information you wished about this and didn’t know who to ask. Glimpse right here, and also you’ll undoubtedly uncover it.
F*ckin’ amazing things here. I’m very happy to peer your post. Thanks so much and i am having a look ahead to touch you. Will you kindly drop me a e-mail?
Thanks a lot for sharing this with all of us you actually know what you are talking about! Bookmarked. Kindly also visit my web site =). We could have a link exchange contract between us!
It’s hard to search out educated individuals on this subject, however you sound like you recognize what you’re speaking about! Thanks
Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in truth was a entertainment account it. Glance advanced to more added agreeable from you! However, how can we keep up a correspondence?
It’s hard to search out educated individuals on this topic, but you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
An interesting discussion is worth comment. I think that you should write more on this topic, it might not be a taboo subject but generally people are not enough to speak on such topics. To the next. Cheers
I’d forever want to be update on new blog posts on this internet site, bookmarked! .
Merely wanna tell that this is very useful, Thanks for taking your time to write this.
You actually make it appear so easy with your presentation but I in finding this matter to be actually one thing that I believe I might never understand. It seems too complicated and extremely large for me. I’m looking forward in your subsequent put up, I’ll attempt to get the hold of it!
I have been examinating out many of your stories and i can claim pretty clever stuff. I will definitely bookmark your site.
Regards for helping out, superb info. “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” by Eleanor Roosevelt.
I am continuously looking online for articles that can aid me. Thx!