Bangladesh Fisheries Warehouse North Jatrabari Dhaka"

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Assalamu Alaikum! I hope you are all well. Alhamdulillah I am also very well and healthy. Today I will share with you the experience of one of the largest fish markets in Dhaka, "Bangladesh Matsya Arat". It is mainly located in the North Jatrabari area and is a very popular place for wholesale and retail sale of fish. It is not just a market, but a huge gathering of fish. Stay with me to know more detailed information about this fish market.

📍Location of the fish market.

^{Scene at the fish market.}

This fish market is located just below the North Jatrabari Flyover. Fish is traded throughout this vast area, surrounded by large buildings and between the flyover. At the entrance to the fish market, a large signboard reads "Bangladesh Fish Market" in front of a building on the side of the road, which makes this fish market easily recognizable. Since this fish market is the entrance to the Dhaka-Chittagong highway, fish trucks come here from all over the country. To come to this fish market, you can easily come by bus, CNG, and motorcycle from any part of Dhaka Division.

📍Address: North Jatrabari, Dhaka-1204.

🕒 Market schedule busy activities and crowds

^{Selling fish to customers.}

The main activity of this fish market or arata usually starts at 3 am. This fish market is busy from early morning till noon. Here, fish are displayed in large drums, plastic crates and ice baskets. The activity of this fish market or arata creates a lively atmosphere between buyers and sellers in a vast area under the flyover. The pictures above show that not only the common people but also retailers from different parts of the city come to this market to buy fish at wholesale prices. The scene of vendors shouting and buyers bargaining keeps the market alive.

🐟 Fish diversity and availability

If you visit this fish market or shop, you will be amazed by the huge collection of fish. The photos I took are proof of this.

^{Silver Hilsa Fair in Baskets}

^{Silver Hilsa Fair in Baskets}

The display of baskets full of Hilsa fish in this fish market was eye-catching. However, everything from fresh river Hilsa fish to cold storage fish is available here. In this fish market, the price is determined according to the size of the Hilsa.

^{Various types of fish are arranged}

^{Collection of large sized pangasius fish.}

^{Various types of fish are arranged}

Here, large drums are lined with 5 to 7 kg of Rui, Katal, Pangas and Aider fish. It seems like a fish paradise, especially for those who like to buy big fish.

^{Shrimp fish}

^{Tilapia fish}

^{Pabda fish}

^{Horn fish}

^{Tengra fish}

^{Battered fish}

^{Putty fish}

This fish market has a separate corner for small fish where shrimp, pabda fish, kachki fish, mala fish, dhela fish, desi tengra fish, bata fish, puti fish and desi shing-magur are available. In addition, large stalls of live tilapia and carp fish are the center of attraction for buyers.

The price of fish in our northern Jatrabari fish market depends mainly on the size of the fish and the quantity imported. Below is an approximate list of fish prices:

Fish name	Size/Weight	Approximate price (per kg)	Steam price
Hilsa fish (river)	1 Kg +	1400-1600 taka	180-206 Steem
Hilsa fish (medium)	500-700 gram	900 - 1100 taka	116-141 Steem
Lobster fish	Big size	800 - 1200 taka	103-154 Steem
Rui fish	2 - 3 kg	350 - 450 taka	45-58 Steem
Katla fish	3 kg+	400 - 500 taka	51-64 Steem
Tilapia fish	Medium/Large	220 - 280 taka	28-36 Steem
Tilapia fish	Small size	150 - 180 taka	19-23 Steem
Pangasius (farmed) fish	Large size	180 - 220 taka	23-28 Steem
Pangasius (river) fish	Large size	230 - 270 taka	29-34 Steem
Shoal fish	Desi (large)	600 - 800 taka	77-103 Steem
Ayer fish	Large size	700 - 900 taka	80-116 Steem

📋Special Note: If you buy fish at wholesale prices at this fish market or shop, the price is slightly lower, but in that case, you usually have to buy fish in batches (5 kg). And if you buy fish retail, the price may be 20-50 taka higher per kg.

🔪 Fish cutting system and cleanliness.

^{Scene of cutting and cleaning fish}

^{Scene of cutting and cleaning fish}

In this fish market, several skilled fish cutters sit under the flyover bridge. You have also seen in my picture how quickly they clean big fish and shrimps, I was amazed by the scene of them cutting the fish, because it was really nice to see them cutting the fish so quickly. In my opinion, those who want to buy fish and avoid the hassle of cutting the fish at home, can have these skilled fish cutters cut and clean the fish from here for a fixed fee.

💰 Market prices and shopping.

^{Selling fish to customers.}

Since this fish market is a warehouse, the price of fish here is slightly lower than in the retail market. However, when buying fish in this fish market, you must have the ability to recognize good fish and you may need to bargain a little. Since you can buy fish directly from the warehouse in this market, there is less chance of cheating.

My personal experience

Positive aspects of fish market: There is a huge variety of fish here and fresh fish is guaranteed. However, there is an opportunity to buy fish especially at wholesale prices.

Negative aspects of fish market: This fish market is overcrowded and the market area is a bit wet and muddy. So it is better to wear suitable shoes when going to this fish market.

This North Jatrabari Fish Market or Bangladesh Fish Market plays a big role in fulfilling the meat needs of millions of people living in Dhaka. If you are a fish lover and want to see a variety of fish together, then I think everyone should visit this North Jatrabari Fish Market or Market once.

Here's the Steem Atlas pin and other details.

Place Name	Bangladesh Fisheries Warehouse North Jatrabari Dhaka"
Type of place	Huge collection of wholesale and retail fish.
Location	North Jatrabari, Dhaka (under the flyover).
Date of visit	27/02/ 2026
Opening & closing	Night 3:00 pm to 10:00 am.
Rating score	9.9/10
Parking Space	Yes
City and Country	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Google Map Link📍	View On Map
Google plus code	https://plus.codes/7MMGPC6M+797
Steem Atlas pin 🌍	[//]:# (!steematlas 23.71077643 lat 90.43339034 long ("Bangladesh Fisheries Warehouse North Jatrabari Dhaka") d3scr)
Device Photo	Motorola Edge 60 Fusion