Hasina asserts tangail sari ownership amid Bangladesh-India GI tag row
24 Feb 24 1 min read
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- The PM, after Munich Security Conference, wore tangail saris to highlight Bangladeshi heritage, rebutting ownership claims.
- Controversy arose after India's ministry of industries reportedly granted GI recognition to 'tangail sari of Bengal,' hinting at its origin from West Bengal.
- In response, Bangladesh took action to secure intellectual property rights.
During a media briefing following her visit to Germany for the Munich Security Conference, Hasina reportedly disclosed that she intentionally wore tangail saris in recent days to emphasise their Bangladeshi heritage and counter any claims of ownership by others.
The controversy ignited after India’s ministry of industries reportedly granted GI recognition to the “tangail sari of Bengal,” implying its origin from West Bengal, India.
In response, Bangladesh swiftly took action to secure intellectual property rights for tangail saris, and the Tangail District Administration filed for a GI certificate on February 6, which was granted by the Department of Patent, Design, and Trademarks.
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- Fitch Ratings downgrades Bangladesh to B+; outlook stable
- Ex-Bangladesh Bank head backs continuing cash incentive for exports
- Bangladesh RMG sector calls for tax relief, incentives in FY25 budget
Prime Minister Hasina personally received the GI certificates for three iconic Bangladeshi products, including the tangail saris.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DR)
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