According to the dried fish processors, Chittagong supplies 30% of the total demand of the country and the fish processed here are exported to Middle Eastern countries, China, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The fish processors said the produce from Shutki Palli goes to Asadganj, a wholesale market of dried fish in Chittagong city, from where dried fish is supplied around the country. Md Yunus, a dried fish processor, said: “Although fish drying activities continue throughout the year, peak season is from November to February. Afterwards, I sell the processed fish to the traders of Asadganj dried fish wholesale market,” said Yunus. Therefore, dried fish is a lot richer in protein than fish, as protein is concentrated in it.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 30, 2020 09:33 UTC