Rupali Ilish or Hilsa Fish

Rupali Ilish is a symbol, a memorial of Bangladeshi tradition. It has been known that Chandpur has been the home of the Rupali Ilish for more than many hundreds of years. It has been an integral part of the tradition, culture and life of the people of Chandpur.

Ilish is a highly economic commodity of the country. By selling and exporting it abroad, the country earns many revenues. Its high demand amongst people is not only because of its appearance but its taste and beautiful silver colour. It is known that the water of Meghna River is world’s second best water body for sustaining the life of the river ecosystem. Much sunlight falls in the river, and the current of Padma-Meghna gives birth to a particular type of Plankton. This plankton is the food of the Rupali Ilish. Thus, where this plankton is abundant, there is an abundance of the Rupali Ilish – the symbol of tradition. Chandpur, the house of hilsa fish