Hilsa (scientific name: Tenualosa ilisha) is a national fish of Bangladesh. It is a samudra fish, which falls in the rivers of Bangladesh and eastern India for laying eggs. Hilsa is very popular for Bengalis. In addition to various Indian areas such as West Bengal, Orissa, Tripura , A very popular fish in Assam. In 2012, Hilsa fish in Bangladesh is recognized as Geographical Indicator or GI Product.
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