Shariatpur, a district in central Bangladesh, is a region of immense potential. Its economy is primarily agriculture-dependent. GI products can play a significant role in the district’s branding and economic development. Therefore, today I’m writing about the potential GI products of Shariatpur. Shariatpur’s Potential GI Product: Pottery For many years, pottery products have been manufactured […]
Narsingdi is one of the districts adjacent to the capital city, Dhaka. Narsingdi holds special significance historically, culturally, economically, and geographically. Although the district’s economy is agriculture-dependent, the handloom industry has made a significant contribution since ancient times. Due to the unique qualities of its soil, water, and climate, Narsingdi has several distinctive products that
Today, I’ll be discussing the potential GI products of Manikganj. When we think of potential GI products from Manikganj, the first name that comes to mind is Hazari Gur (jaggery). The production of Hazari Gur is intertwined with the employment and skill of gachhi (date palm sap collector) families. Hazari Gur is unparalleled in its
The ancient Bikrampur is now known as Munshiganj. It gained district status in 1984. Munshiganj was once the capital of several kingdoms, making it a politically significant region. With the rise of industries, Munshiganj has become an advanced district economically. However, Munshiganj currently has no GI products. So, today I’ll discuss Munshiganj’s potential GI products.
Madaripur is a district adjacent to the capital city, Dhaka. Its economy is primarily agriculture-dependent. However, with the opening of the Padma Bridge, there’s a significant opportunity for radical transformation in Madaripur’s economy, a shift that has been evident in newspapers for over a year. Especially in agriculture, excellent opportunities have emerged for Madaripur. Furthermore,
Faridpur is one of the oldest districts in Bangladesh, established in 1786. It has a long history of agricultural advancement. Crops such as jute, rice, sugarcane, wheat, onions, mustard, and chili contribute significantly to the district’s economy. Some of these products have very ancient histories, with their production and use continuing for generations. However, despite
I’ll discuss probable GI products from Gazipur today. Gazipur is the nearest district of Dhaka. It has a significant role in Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP). Although it has gradually become an industrial and cultural district, several products deserve GI recognition from the district. Gazipur became a wealthy district with an industrialist economy and an
Kishoreganj district is known by the slogan “উজান-ভাটির মিলিত ধারা, নদী-হাওর মাছে ভরা.” It is an ancient town where the Mughals and Pathans walked. Kishoreganj’s culture is diverse. The economy here is based on Haor and agriculture, but no GI products are recognised. However, there are few potential GI products in this district. So today,
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