"Hilsa" fish of Bangladesh

Tenualosa ilisha
(ilish, hilsa,"ইলিশ" in Bangla) is a species of fish in the herring family, and a popular food fish in South Asia. It is Bangladesh's national fish.

Hilsa fish has been accorded geographical identification (GI), which has tagged the fish as a Bangladeshi product.It is the second item to get the GI tag after the Zamdani Sari, a patent official said.Hilsa is often hailed as the "Queen of fishes" and is known for its unique aroma.

A lot have been said about whether to eat Hilsa fish during this Pahela Baishakh. But how much do we know about this interesting, often enigmatic fish Bangalis are so proud of?

Bangladesh has three kinds of Hilsa. The most famous species which we call Padma Ilish is called Tenualosa Ilisha.

This Hilsa is widely found in Bangladesh from the Bay of Bengal to our rivers. They are the tastiest of all hilsas – rich in fat and flavour.

In Bangladesh has many popular Ilish recipes. Five kind of most famous. such as..

1. Shorshe Ilish
2. Doi Ilish
3. Ilish Paturi
4. Bhapa Ilish
5. Hilsa Curry with Eggplant (Ilish Machhher Jhol)