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Dhaka Halts Hilsa Imports from India Amid Mislabeling Outcry
Public Lokpal
September 25, 2026
Dhaka Halts Hilsa Imports from India Amid Mislabeling Outcry
Bangladesh has abruptly suspended all hilsa imports from India and Myanmar after the Department of Fisheries cancelled 103 importer permits.
The crackdown follows widespread market anomalies where cheaper Indian hilsa—specifically roe-filled catches imported from Gujarat at around Tk 500 per kg—was deceptively repackaged and sold to unsuspecting consumers as premium. Locally prized Padma hilsa for up to Tk 3,000 per kg.
This sudden prohibition has left traders facing heavy financial losses on stranded border shipments.
