The hilsa fish, known locally as the "Ilish," is an extremely popular fish within Bengali culture. According to Infofish, it started on Oct 4, and there will be a 22-day ban on catching, selling, hoarding, and transporting the fish. The hilsa, an ocean fish that visits the river to lay eggs, has a very limited time frame with which to breed. Plus, during Prime Big Deal Days you’ll save 30% off women’s probiotics, multivitamins, grass-fed collagen, organic protein, and more. According to bdnews24.com, Bangladesh Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said: "This decision is based on scientific grounds and considers the breeding timeline of female hilsa.

Source: bd News24 October 09, 2025 00:34 UTC