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Bangladesh Halts Hilsa Imports, Cancels 103 Importer Certificates

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 4:33 PM UTC · How we work

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Bangladesh government halted Hilsa imports from India and Myanmar, cancelling certificates for 103 importers.
The order imposes a 22-day fishing ban beginning 8 October.
Traders imported roughly 550 tonnes of Indian Hilsa, mainly from Gujarat, in the last two months.
Exporters warn the limited window could halt Padma Hilsa shipments before Durga Puja on 10 October.
Khokon of Satata Fish said this year’s Hilga catch is only a quarter of the usual amount.

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Bangladesh government halted Hilsa imports from India and Myanmar, cancelling certificates for 103 importers.
The order imposes a 22-day fishing ban beginning 8 October.
Traders imported roughly 550 tonnes of Indian Hilsa, mainly from Gujarat, in the last two months.
Exporters warn the limited window could halt Padma Hilsa shipments before Durga Puja on 10 October.
Khokon of Satata Fish said this year’s Hilga catch is only a quarter of the usual amount.