Meghna ilish
মেঘনার ইলিশ
Hilsa straight off the boats at Bhola's river ghats, fried or cooked in mustard.
At a glance
- Where
- Bhola district, Barishal division
- Where to try
- River ghats and local hotels across Bhola
- Best time
- monsoon (Jun–Jul) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
Bhola's fishing fleets work the Meghna and Tentulia, among the richest hilsa waters in the country. At landing ghats like those near Tazumuddin and Char Fasson, the catch comes ashore every morning in season. Small hotels fry it fresh or cook it in mustard gravy. Note the government's breeding-season fishing bans, when hilsa should not be caught or sold.
Common questions
Where can you eat Meghna ilish?
River ghats and local hotels across Bhola.
When is the best time to try Meghna ilish?
Monsoon (Jun–Jul) and autumn (Aug–Sep).
Which district is Meghna ilish from?
Bhola district, Barishal division.
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