Overview

• Bangladesh's interim government has lifted the recent ban on hilsa fish exports to India, allowing 3,000 metric tons to be shipped ahead of Durga Puja.
• The decision comes after exporters appealed to the government, emphasizing the cultural significance of hilsa during the Hindu festival.
• Previously, the interim administration led by Professor Muhammad Yunus had imposed the ban to prioritize domestic demand for the fish.
• Hilsa fish, the national fish of Bangladesh, is highly prized in West Bengal, India, and its export during Durga Puja has been a longstanding goodwill gesture.
• Exporters must submit their applications by September 24 to obtain the necessary permissions for the shipment.