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The Ministry of Commerce has allowed the limited export of Puja Special Hilsa to neighboring India. Nine hilsa exporters have been able to export a total of 1,465 tonnes of hilsa.
Nargis Murshida, undersecretary of the Trade Ministry’s Export Division, made the announcement Sunday afternoon.
“We have allowed nine exporters to export a limited quantity of 1,465 tonnes of hilsa through the Benapole border until October 10,” he said. This is a special puja, so we gave permission. Last year we allowed the export of 500 metric tons of hilsa.
These fish will soon enter West Bengal through the border between Benapole and Petrapole.
Nirab Hossain Tutul, president of Barisal Fisheries Storekeepers’ Association and exporter of hilsa, said: “Although 200 people applied, nine people had this opportunity. 800 to 1200 grams of fish will be exported. This fish is going as a gift on October 10.
At present, various preparations are being made for the export of this fish, including quarantine orders, the export of this hilsa fish will start from next week.
He said that if the import of fish spiked suddenly, they would have to stay on the road if it was not exported. Fish per kg is currently 800-1000 rupees, but due to the price difference, some prices will be higher.
Hilsa trader Ajit Kumar Das Manu said: “Last year 500 metric tons of hilsa were also ordered for export. Of this, only 350 tons were from Mokam in Barisal. 80% of exports will come from Barisal.
According to local traders, news of the hilsa export has started to spread to the local market. The price of hilsa has increased by 10 percent. Now the fish is sold at Rs 900-1000 per kg.
According to the Department of Fisheries, hilsa now has the opportunity to grow thanks to government campaigns. As a result, production is increasing.
District Fisheries Officer (Hilsa) Bimal Chandra Das said: “Hilsa production has increased in recent years due to proper oversight of Hilsa protection activities.”
