Dhaka is Bangladesh’s capital. Many products exist, and few have probable geographical indication (GI) status. This article will provide information on the Probable Geographical Products of Dhaka District.
When I try to brainstorm for Probable Geographical Products of Dhaka District, I remember Mirpur Katan and Bakarkhani first. Both products have a long history and are available for delivery around the country. After getting GI recognition, they can increase the market size.
When a product gets GI status, it can increase existing and new markets, and people will be interested in buying GI products because GI is a special status worldwide.
In addition, Mirpur Katan and Bakarkhani in Dhaka have many products on the list of probable GI products, like Sutli Kabab, Biriyani, Borhani, Kachchi, Lachchi, Moticur Laddu, Khetapuri, Shakhari Bazarer Sakha, Payesh, Chotpoti, Amitti, Ilish Sondes, etc. But I want to discuss which products are available for delivery nationwide. That’s after getting GI status as if they can fulfil market demand.
Probable Geographical Products of Dhaka District
Mirpur Katan Saree
The relationship between the new bride and the Mirpur Katan Saree is deep. Many women have different memories of this saree. Since ancient documents or references are more important than stories for GI status, that aspect must be highlighted. There is no shortage of stories, news and poems about this saree. The weavers of Mirpur Katan Saree have traditional skills, which is why the women’s choice of sarees is the same. The history of Katan sarees in Mirpur is more than 50 years old. Hence, it is a particularly important product for GI recognition.
The Bakarkhani
The people of old Dhaka have been going on with Bakarkhani for a long time. A cup of tea and Bakarkhani are their daily routine. Bakarkhani is part of the tradition of old Dhaka. Different types of Bakarkhani are sold on most roads in Old Dhaka. In addition, many places in Dhaka have Bakarkhani shops that are fully focused on Bakarkhani sales. It is one of Dhaka’s potential G products.
Besides these two products, many Dhaka products can be recognized. Like lungi. It is difficult to imagine the daily life of a Bengali man without a lungi. Lungi is used everywhere in towns and villages. Rohitpuri lungi has been a tradition of Dhaka since ancient times. Handwoven lungis are made in Dohar, Dhaka.