Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The prices of hilsa have soared to a record high despite a notable increase in supply over the past week.

Prices currently range between Tk 1,400 and Tk 3,000 a kilogramme, depending on size. Traders attribute the surge mainly to higher fishing costs and strong consumer demand.

At present, a 500-gramme river hilsa sells for at least Tk 1,400 a kg, medium-sized hilsa (around 800 gramme) costs nearly Tk 1,800 a kg, while large hilsa weighing over 1.0 kg is priced at Tk 2,800-Tk 3,000 a kg. Baby hilsa, known as jatka, is selling for around Tk 1,000 a kg in different markets.

Traders say that the hilsa season has just begun, with availability showing slight improvement.

Kamal Hossain, a fish vendor at Mohammadpur Krishi ...