Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan, clarified on Monday that hilsa is not being sent to India as a gift. It will be exported, with the Bangladesh government receiving the export revenue.
The adviser made these remarks to journalists after visiting the regulators of Muchhapur closure area in Companiganj, Noakhali around 11:00 am, which was damaged by floods last month.
The adviser further said that although a decision has been made to export hilsa, the fish has not yet left Bangladesh.
Addressing broader issues, she said, “Those who seek hilsa have supported anti-discrimination movements from the other side. We must recognise that we have many topics to discuss with our neighbours, and we should not let minor issues hinder dialogue.”
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