No ‘Padmar ilish’ in Kolkata this Puja as Bangladesh stops Hasina’s ‘hilsa diplomacy’

Bengalis in Kolkata will miss out on ‘Padmar ilish’ during Durga Puja as Bangladesh has declined to continue hilsa exports to India due to domestic demand. The Fish Importers’ Association’s request was turned down by the interim government in Bangladesh, affecting the traditional hilsa diplomacy between the two countries. This decision marks a significant shift in hilsa trade dynamics, impacting the availability of the highly sought-after delicacy in Kolkata during the festive season.

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