Bangladesh Commerce Ministry of has given special permission for traders to export Hilsa fish to India on a limited scale in view of the forthcoming Durga Puja.<br />'' <br />''The Commerce Ministry has allowed nine exporters to send a total of approximately 1,500 tonnes of Hilsa to India. <br />''<br />''The first consignment of Hilsa was reported to have been sent to India on Monday. The export will be allowed till 10th of October.<br />'' <br />''Bangladesh had imposed a ban on the export of Hilsa in 2012. <br />''<br />''However, as a special measure, last year also export of 500 tonnes of Hilsa to India was permitted by the government around the time of Durga Puja.<br />'' <br />''Hilsa or 'Ilish' is considered a delicacy in Bangladesh and West Bengal. <br />''<br />''Bangladesh has a share of close to 75 per cent in the production of Hilsa fish in the world.<br />