বাজারে মাছ কম, চাঁদপুরে এক কেজি ওজনের ইলিশ বিক্রি হচ্ছে তিন হাজার টাকায়

Despite the start of the hilsa season, supply remains low in Chandpur, a region famous for the fish. Consequently, prices have not decreased despite rising demand. Currently, hilsa weighing one kilogram is being sold for up to 3,000 Taka, with smaller sizes also fetching high prices. Traders report a significant drop in daily imports compared to previous years, with local catches being minimal. This scarcity, attributed to factors like river pollution and increased sandbars, is preventing the market from meeting consumer demand.

The high cost of hilsa, a popular national fish, is impacting consumer access and the local economy during its peak season.