Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha), our national fish, often described as the “king of fish,” is also a Geographical Indication (GI) product…
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The ilish (Tenualosa ilisha) (Bengali: ইলিশ), also known as the hilsa, hilsa herring or hilsa shad, is a species of fish related to the herring, in the family Clupeidae. It is a very popular and sought-after food fish in the Indian subcontinent, and is the national fish of Bangladesh[3] and the state fish of West Bengal.
The world famous Hilsha fish comes from Padma River (the main distributary of the Ganges), Bangladesh. As of 2021, 86% of the world’s total ilish supply originates in Bangladesh. The fish contributes about 12% of the total fish production and about 1.15% of GDP in Bangladesh. On 6 August 2017, Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks under the Ministry of Industries of Bangladesh has declared the recognition of ilish as the product of Bangladesh.
As of 2021, 86% of the world’s total ilish supply originates in Bangladesh which applied for Geographical indication (GI) in 2004. About 450,000 people are directly involved in the catching of the fish as a large part of their livelihood; around four to five million people are indirectly involved with the trade. Source: Wikipedia
Bangladesh showcased its rich culinary heritage and the cultural significance of hilsa at a special Hilsa Fest held at the…
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