In Bengal, the Hilsa fish isn’t just food—it’s a sensation. Imagine a delicacy so beloved that it turns into a diplomatic bargaining chip. That’s the story of Hilsa, the queen of Bengali cuisine, which found itself at the center of an international tug-of-war. When Bangladesh, the largest producer of this prized fish, tightened its export rules, panic gripped Kolkata ahead of the grand Durga Puja celebrations. For Bengalis, a festival without Hilsa is like Thanksgiving without turkey. But just as the crisis peaked, a surprise twist changed everything. What caused this fishy turnaround?

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