Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Hilsa Fish from Bangladesh Arrives in India for Durga Puja
Bangladesh is sending Hilsa fish to India for Durga Puja, a big Hindu festival.
The fish will arrive in Kolkata's markets soon.
The fish come in trucks from Bangladesh, and the first shipment has arrived.
The fish must meet Bangladesh’s export rules.
The price in stores is expected to be around Rs 1,800 per kilogram.
Almost daily, fish from Bangladesh will arrive in Kolkata markets.
Bangladesh is exporting Hilsa fish to India.
The exports are for the Durga Puja festival.
The export window is between September 16 and October 5.
The first shipment has arrived at the India-Bangladesh border.
The fish will be available in Kolkata markets.
- Who
- Bangladesh and Indian traders
- What
- Export of Hilsa fish to India
- When
- First shipment reached India prior to Durga Puja; exports allowed September 16-October 5
- Where
- India (Kolkata markets), via India-Bangladesh border
- Why
- For Durga Puja festivities
- Fish Type
- Hilsa
- Origin
- Bangladesh
- Destination
- India (Kolkata)
- Purpose
- Durga Puja
- Export Window
- September 16 to October 5
- First Shipment Volume
- 32 tonnes
- Estimated Retail Price
- Rs 1,800 per kg
