Howrah, Sept 27: The first consignment of Bangladesh's 'Padma Hilsa,' weighing around 45-50 tonnes, arrived in West Bengal on Friday morning. Following its arrival, officials hailed it as a much-anticipated import ahead of Durga Puja.

The Bangladeshi interim government is set to export a total of 2,420 tonnes of Hilsa to India, with all shipments expected to arrive by October 12.

The wholesale rate for Hilsa fish at the Howrah wholesale fish market is currently priced at Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,600 per kilogram.

This fish, known for its superior taste, crossed the Petrapole-Benapole border and reached the Howrah market, where it will be distributed to various retail markets in and around Kolkata.

Since July 2012, Bangladesh had banned the export of Hilsa but has granted special permissions for exports to India during Durga Puja since 2019.

 (ANI)

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