Cox’s Bazar Fishery Ghat is now overflowing with silver pomfrets, locally known as Rupchanda.
Every day, hundreds of maunds of freshly caught fish are being unloaded from fishing trawlers, creating a bustling scene of trade and activity across the market.
Fish traders say that the current season has brought an abundant supply of Rupchanda, drawing more buyers than usual.
Currently, medium-sized pomfrets—approximately eight pieces per kilogram—are selling for around Tk 1,000 per kilogram. Slightly larger ones, where four fish make up a kilogram, are priced between Tk 1,200 and Tk 1,300. The premium-sized pomfrets—just three per kilogram—can fetch as high as Tk 1,600 per kg.
Renowned for its delicate taste and soft texture, Rupchanda enjoys immense popularity not only among local residents but also nationwide. Tourists visiting Cox’s Bazar often buy the fish from local markets—either for their own kitchens or as gifts to take home.
“Right now, it’s a fantastic season for Rupchanda,” said fish trader Abdul Hamid. “Every day, fishermen are bringing in plenty of good-quality fish. Prices fluctuate slightly, but sales remain strong.”
Locals say the coastal waters of Cox’s Bazar are teeming with fish this season, with Rupchanda being one of the main attractions. Despite the increased supply, the high demand keeps prices steady.
The fishery ghat is brimming with energy and excitement—its stalls glittering with silver catches, and the air filled with the festive buzz of buyers and sellers celebrating the bounty of the sea.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Photo: Abdu Rashid Manik
