Bangladesh pledges quick measures to secure tangail saree patent

06 Feb '24

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Textiles and jute minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak has emphasised swift implementation of measures to secure the geographical indication (GI) tag for tangail sarees.
During his visit to the jute department, the minister discussed broader issues related to textile and jute sectors, demonstrating comprehensive approach to development of these industries.

Textiles and jute minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak assured prompt and effective measures to secure the patent (geographical indication) for tangail sarees.

After conducting an urgent meeting with relevant stakeholders, he shared this commitment with reporters during a visit to the jute department in Motijheel, Dhaka.

It is worth noting that there have been reports of contention between India and Bangladesh regarding the origin of the tangail saree.

Media reports in Bangladesh contested the Ministry of Culture of India's reported claim that the renowned tangail saree, considered a symbol of Bangladesh's cultural heritage, originated from West Bengal, India.

Meanwhile, the minister highlighted the need to curb middlemen's exploitation, ensuring fair prices for raw jute and preventing the use of plastic in products mandated for jute packaging under the “Mandatory Jute Packaging Act 2010” even as he emphasised the increased jute production, ongoing market monitoring, and government support for a Smart Bangladesh.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DR)

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