Govt okays exporting 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India ahead of Durga Puja

Bangladesh on Tuesday, September 16, began exporting hilsa to India, with the government authorising 37 local companies to ship a total of 1,200 metric tonnes ahead of Durga Puja. The Ministry of Commerce issued the approval through an office order signed by Deputy Secretary SHM Magfurul Hasan Abbasi. According to the order, Arif Sea Foods received the largest allocation of 50 metric tonnes, while the remaining companies were permitted to export between 30 and 40 metric tonnes each. The clearance came with several conditions, including adherence to the Export Policy 2024–27. The export window will remain open from September 16 to October 5, and exporters are barred from exceeding their allocated quotas. Customs officials will strictly monitor consignments to ensure...