Shutki

Kishoreganj produces around 1,500 metric tons of dried fish yearly. Of this, more than 800 metric tons are produced in Kuliarchar Das Para Dangi. Photo: Noor-A-Alam
Panorama

A fishing village by Kalni river: The charm and economics of Das Para Shutki Dangi

Inside the lives of a small fishing community in Kishoreganj who produce dry fish that reaches all corners of the country, and travels overseas as well

Hasu Mia’s “chepa shutki” stall in Mymensingh bustles with customers reflecting the popularity of the dried fish. Hasu Mia sells self-made chepa shutki, at Tk1200 per kg, three-day a week at Nandail municipality bazaar. Photo: TBS
Bazaar

Fame of Hasu’s chyapa shutki travels far and wide