Hilsa imports likely to fall as B'desh to implement 'fish catching ban'

Days after the Bangladesh government permitted traders to sell nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsa fish to India, imports are likely to fall due to the “fish catching ban.”

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The Fish Importers’ Association here on Saturday alleged that the government of the neighbouring country will not export more than 1,000 metric tonnes of ‘Poddar Ilish’ as a “fish catching ban” is to be implemented there with effect from October 12.

Indian fish traders can import up to 3,950 metric tonnes of hilsa from Bangladesh. The Bangladesh government allowed the import of Hilsa fish during Durga Puja after receiving a request from the Fish Importers Association.