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- Ilish or Hisla is a widely known fish in Bangladesh and India.
- It is the national fish of Bangladesh.
- People love to eat this fish.
- The fish is locally called “Macher Raja” meaning the king of fish.
- It has an incomparable taste, smell, and nutritious oil.
- It is known to be a fast swimmer.
- It is a migratory fish, sometimes also called international fish.
- It is only found in large rivers, not small ponds.
- Greedy fishermen are catching young and mother Ilish as a result their number is decreasing.
- We all have to protect our beautiful hilsa.