TDS Desk:

A hilsa fish, weighing nearly 1.8 kg, was sold for Tk 8,500 at Daulatdia in Rajbari. The fish was sold this Saturday morning at the Halim Sardar fish wholesalers in the Daulatdia Ghat market, located in Goalanda upazila in the ghat area.

The fish, caught from the Padma River was initially purchased by Shahjahan Sheikh, a fish trader from the ferry ghat area. He later resold it to another buyer.

Several local traders and fishermen reported that the large hilsha was brought to Halim Sardar’s wholesaler for auction alongside other fish this morning. Weighing approximately 1.8 kg, the fish was acquired by local fish trader Shahjahan Sheikh, who made the highest bid during the auction.

Shahjahan Sheikh stated that, as the highest bidder, he purchased the hilsha for Tk 8,300. He retained the fish for resale. Then a well-known big trader from Kushtia purchased the fish. Shahjahan Sheikh sold the hilsha at Tk 8,500 earning a profit of Tk 100 per kilogram. The fish will be delivered to the buyer.

Regarding the high price of a single hilsha, Shahjahan Sheikh remarked that firstly, it is a hilsha from Padma River and secondly, the current scarcity of hilsha in the river. Additionally, the demand has surged due to the upcoming Pahela Baishakh (Bengali New Year) celebrations. There buyers who specifically seek to enjoy large hilsa from the Padma River during Baishakh every year.