Maldive fish
The abundant sea harvest of the Indian Ocean around the Atolls of the Maldives and, Lakshadweep in India yields many pelagic fishes, like skipjack, yellowfin tuna, little tunny (known locally as laṭṭi) and frigate mackerel. All these fishes have been traditionally processed on the Maldive Islands as a main source of food as well as income for Maldivians.
Culture of Bangladesh
Fish is the dominant source of protein, cultivated in ponds and fished with nets in the fresh-water rivers of the Ganges delta. More than 40 types of mostly freshwater fish are common, including carp, varieties like "rui" (rohu), "katla", "magur" (catfish), "chingŗi" (prawn or shrimp), as well as "shuţki machh" (dried sea fish) are popular. Salt water fish ilish is very popular among Bengalis, can be called an icon of Bengali cuisine.Unlike neighbouring West Bengal, serving dishes with beef is not a taboo in Bangladesh. Beef curry is a very common and essential part of Bengal cuisine.