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September 19, 2025, 02:19 PM - 3 min read
On Friday morning, hilsa weighing around one kilogram was, reportedly, being sold at roughly ₹1,800 per kilogram in Lake Market, Gariahat, and Manicktala markets.
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July 29, 2025, 03:13 PM - 4 min read
This year, the silvery delicacy from Bangladesh's Padma River, known for its rich and oily flesh, has been absent from Bengal markets, a void that stems from geopolitics.
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July 14, 2025, 02:50 PM - 4 min read
Bangladesh has revived its "mango diplomacy" with India as interim chief Muhammad Yunus sent mangoes to Indian leaders to thaw frosty ties amid trade tensions and regional recalibration.
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June 6, 2025, 02:55 PM - 4 min read
A satellite-based transponder system developed by ISRO is now being installed in trawlers from South 24 Parganas to improve safety during deep-sea fishing. The device enables real-time communication, distress alerts and location tracking, reducing the risk of accidents, aiding rescue, and preventing inadvertent border crossings—just ahead of the crucial hilsa season.
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September 29, 2024, 01:29 PM - 5 min read
Despite this delivery, both importers and consumers are grappling with smaller-sized fish and higher prices, largely due to a disappointing catch in Bangladesh this year.
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