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What ilish, a fish, says about India-Bangladesh relations

A fish vendor shows off the fish for sale at his stall at the wholesale fish market in Kolkata, India

2024-09-12  464  简单

Also known as Hilsa, most of it is hauled out of the Padma river, a distributary of the Ganges, in Bangladesh. Much of the rest comes from the Ganges proper in West Bengal. Bangladeshi ilish is considered the finest, prized for its size and hints of sweetness. It is particularly in demand during Durga Puja, a five-day festival in October that is the highlight of the Hindu Bengali calendar. Families host feasts, signalling their status with dishes of Padma ilish.

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