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Bangladesh Halts Indian Hilsa Imports After Mislabeling Scandal
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 09:02 PM
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Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka has suspended imports of Indian hilsa fish after reports that fish from Gujarat were marketed as Padma hilsa, a local Bangladeshi variety.
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Commerce announced a temporary ban on imports of Indian hilsa fish, citing concerns over mislabeling and quality control.
Investigations revealed that several consignments from Gujarat were sold in Bangladesh under the name Padma hilsa, a species native to the Padma River. The mislabeling raised doubts about the authenticity and safety of the fish.
Indian exporters have expressed disappointment, arguing that the ban could harm legitimate trade and that proper certification procedures were followed. The Indian Ministry of Fisheries has pledged to cooperate with Bangladesh to resolve the issue.
The move is expected to affect bilateral trade in seafood, prompting both sides to review inspection protocols and strengthen regulatory cooperation to prevent future incidents.
Investigations revealed that several consignments from Gujarat were sold in Bangladesh under the name Padma hilsa, a species native to the Padma River. The mislabeling raised doubts about the authenticity and safety of the fish.
Indian exporters have expressed disappointment, arguing that the ban could harm legitimate trade and that proper certification procedures were followed. The Indian Ministry of Fisheries has pledged to cooperate with Bangladesh to resolve the issue.
The move is expected to affect bilateral trade in seafood, prompting both sides to review inspection protocols and strengthen regulatory cooperation to prevent future incidents.