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About 500 tonnes of hilsa were exported to Bangladesh over the past two months.
Traders expect another 150 to 200 tonnes may follow soon.
The shift reflects a reverse trade flow after lower domestic catches in Bangladesh.
Traders link the exports to rising production in Gujarat's Bharuch region and demand in Bangladeshi markets.
Why it mattersThe renewed fish trade could reshape bilateral commerce and test whether supply can grow without depleting a valued species.
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Officials also stress sustainable production, conservation, and habitat protection for wild hilsa stocks.