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01 GI-01 01/09/2015 Jamdani Jamdani is a fine muslin textile (figured with different patterns) produced for
centuries in South Rupshi of Narayanganj district in Bangladesh on the bank of
Shitalakhwa river. The historic production of jamdani was patronized by imperial
warrants of the Mughal emperors. Under British colonialism, the Bengali jamdani
and muslin industries rapidly declined due to colonial import policies favoring
industrially manufactured textiles. In more recent years, the production of jamdani
has witnessed a revival in Bangladesh. Jamdani is typically woven using a mixture
of cotton and gold thread.
02 GI-02 13/11/2016 Ilish The ilish also known as the ilishi, hilsa, hilsa herring or hilsa shad, is a species of fish
related to the herring, in the family Clupeidae. It is a very popular and sought-after
food fish in the Bangladesh as well as Indian Subcontinent. The most famous hilsha
fish comes from Chandpur District,Bangladesh. It is the national fish of Bangladesh.
Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks under the Ministry of Industries
of Bangladesh has declared the recognition of ilish as the product of
Bangladesh.86% (2021) of total produced ilish in the world is produced in
Bangladesh.
03 GI-03 02/02/2017 Khirsapat "Khirsapat" mango from Chapainawabganj is the third geographical indicator or GI
Mango product of Bangladesh. Mango is recognized as Bangladesh's own product through
GI recognition. It started about 200 years ago. Maharaja Sutangshu Kumar Acharya
Bahadur of Mymensingh established a mango orchard at Kansat in
Chapainawabganj. Khirsapat mango was cultivated in that garden along with other
excellent varieties of mango. At present this delicious variety is being cultivated
commercially in five upazilas of Chapainawabganj district. At present, 30 percent
of the mangoes produced in Bangladesh are Khirsapat mangoes.
04 GI-05 06/02/2017 Sadamati Sadamati in Vijaypur is a geographical indicator product of Bangladesh. Vijaypur is
an interesting tourist destination in Durgapur upazila. It is famous for its natural
beauty. Plain is found in the Shasarpar area of Vijaypur; Which is shipped across
the country

05 GI-06 06/02/2017 Kataribhog Rice Kataribhog is a fragrant rice of Bangladesh. It is mainly found in Dinajpur area.
Kataribhog in Dinajpur is a geographical indicator product of Bangladesh. This rice
looks slender and long. High sandy loam soils are suitable for Kataribhog
cultivation.
06 GI-07 07/02/2017 Kalijira Rice Kalijira is G.I product of Bangladesh. Kalijira rice is a famous fragrant rice of
Bangladesh. This rice looks a lot like Kalijira so it is called Kalijira rice. Our Kalijira
paddy has been collected from the farmers of Patuakhali, Bhola, Jhalokati and
several other areas of Barisal region

07 GI-34 11/07/2019 Shotoronji of Shotoronji is a traditional handicrafts of the Rangpur region of Bangladesh. It has
Rangpur recently been declared as a Geographical Indication Product of Bangladesh. It is
basically a carpet used both as a fashion element and carpet to prevent the bitter
cold of its original region. Currently it is one of the most popular exported
handicraft products of Bangladesh as Bangladesh exports it to over 50 countries.

08 GI-27 24/09/2017 Silk of Rajshahi Rajshahi silk is the name given to the silk products produced in Rajshahi ,
Bangladesh. It is famous because it is a high quality fabric used for clothing,
especially for saris. In 2021, it was given Geographical indication status as a
product of Bangladesh.

09 GI-30 02/01/2018 Muslin Muslin is a cotton fabric of plain weave. It is made in a wide range of weights from
delicate sheers to coarse sheeting. It gets its name from the city of Mosul, in Iraq,
where it was first manufactured. In the 17th and 18th centuries dhaka in Bengal
was regarded as producing the finest muslins.
10 GI-15 09/03/2017 Fazli Mango The Fazli mango is a mango that is primarily grown in Bangladesh. It is a late
maturing fruit, available after other varieties. Each mango can be quite large, going
up to a kilo. Fazli mango of Rajshahi Division is famous in Bangladesh. It is being
exported now.

11 GI-32 04/07/2019 Bagda Chingri Bagda shrimp is a well-known fish in our country. It is delicious to eat and beautiful
to look at. They are mainly marine i.e. brackish water shrimps. They can be seen at
depths of up to 162 meters in the large state. A large number of Bagda shrimp
larvae are found on the coast of Bangladesh or in the estuarine areas. There are
540 species of shrimp in seven families in the world. The largest shrimp is Pinaeus
monodon. It becomes up to 336 millimeters or 13.2 inches and weighs up to 450
grams or 1 pound. This fish is found in the region of Cox's Bazar, Teknaf,
Maheshkhali, Chakria, Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira etc. As a financial fish, Bagda is in
great demand in the world.
12 GI-37 16/03/2021 Shital-Pati A cool rug is a floor covering with leaves or rugs. It is a traditional cottage industry
of Bangladesh. They are made from the bark of murta or pati bet or mostak, a
herbaceous plant. Sylhet is famous for this rug. Tree of this pati is grown and found
in Raiganj Upazila of Sirajganj district, Barisal, Tangail, Comilla and Lakshmipur
disticts. Shital patti is available to buy in Newmarket, Karwan Bazaar, Dhaka.

13 GI-29 01/01/2018 Bogurar Doi The curd known as Bogra curd is mostly produced in Sherpur Thana. Apart from
the original Hindu Ghoshes of Sherpur's Ghoshpara make this curd. Now Muslims
also make this curd. People of pal community are also indirectly involved in curd
business including curd shop employees, transporters, firewood suppliers, earth
movers, pots makers. Everyone concerned including Ghosh, curd making workers
and factory owners are happy that Bogra's curd got GI recognition.

14 GI-31 11/04/2018 Tulshi-Mala Rice Tulshimala is a photosensitive Amon variety of rice. The color of this rice is dark
gray. It is planted from the last week of July to the first week of August. Flowering
of this rice occurs from late October to mid-November.It is harvested from the 1st
week to the last week of December (middle of Agrahayan to beginning of Paush
bengali month). The height of Tulshimala rice plant is 110-185 cm, the average
number of buds is 8-10. The average grain length is 22-24 cm (the grain length is
longer in wheat). Average number of grains per seed: 140-180. It grows at Sherpur
district in Mymensingh division and 20 south districts of Padma river.
15 GI-10 19/02/2017 Langra-Mango Langra mango is known as the king of mangoes in Bangladesh. It looks a bit round
and smooth. The weight of each mango becomes 200-600 grams. Langra mango is
grown in almost all the districts of Bangladesh. However, it is found more in
Chapainawabganj, Rajshahi, Naogaon, and Natore areas.

16 GI-11 19/02/2017 Ashina Mango Ashina Mango is a very juicy, fragnant and fibreless fruit in Bangladesh.
Traditionally, Bangladesh's mango market lasts till July.We get Ashina mangoes in
the market in August after ran out sweet mangoes. The size of this mango
becomes large.The green Ashin mango becomes fairly sour and sweet after ripe. It
grows in the region of Rajshahi, ChapaiNawabganj etc
17 GI-40 30/03/2023 Kachagolla of Kachagolla of Natore is a sweet made from milk produced in Natore district of
Natore Bangladesh. This sweet is known as Kachagolla as it is prepared from raw curd
obtained from cow's milk. Although it originated in Natore, this sweet is available
in several districts of Bangladesh besides Natore. Elements of Kachagolla are
chickpeas, mawa, cardamom powder, sugar.

18 GI-28 25/10/2017 Black Bengal The Black Bengal is a type of goat found in Bangladesh. These goats typically have
Goat of black skin and fur, although they can also be brown, white, or gray. The Black
Bangladesh Bengal goat is small in size but its body structure is tight. Its horns are small and
legs are short. An adult male goat weights about 25 to 30 kg and female 20 to 25
kg. It is very popular in Bangladesh because of its low demand for feed and high kid
production rate. The Black Bengal goats gain sexual maturity at earlier age than
most other breeds. The female goat becomes pregnant twice a year and gives birth
to one to three kids. This breed can adapt to any environment easily and its
disease resistance is very high. It produces high-quality meat and skin, and is
preferred for the skin and high proliferation rate.
19 GI-41 30/03/2023 Porabari Cham cham, Chomchom or chum chum (Bengali: চমচম) is a traditional Bengali
Chomchom or sweet, popular throughout the Bangladesh. The sweet comes in a variety of
chum chum colours, mainly light pink, light yellow, and white. It is made from chickpeas and
(Bengali: চমচম) coated with coconut or mawa flakes as a garnish. Chomchom originated from
of Tangil Tangail District. Chamcham, an oval-shaped brownish variety of chomchom from
Porabari in Tangail District of modern-day Bangladesh, dates back to the mid-19th
century.The unique taste has been attributed to the water in Porabari.
20 GI-42 16/04/2023 Rasmalai of Rasmalai is made from fresh, unripe curd cheese soaked in flavored cream or milk.
Cumilla The making of Rasmalai started in the Cumilla region around 1900.Ras malai
consists of flattened balls of chhena soaked in malai (a type of clotted cream)
flavoured with cardamom. Milk is boiled and a bit of vinegar or lime juice is added
to split it. The whey is discarded and the milk solids are drained, cooled and
kneaded into a dough. The dough is divided into small balls and the balls are
cooked in hot water with a bit of rose water added. The balls are then cooked in
milk with saffron, pistachios and kheer as stuffing.
21 GI-43 17/04/2023 Sesame Seed Sesame Seed Candy or Tiler Khaja of Kushtia (Bengali: তিলের খাজা) is a type of
Candy or Tiler confectionery made from sesame seeds produced in Kushtia District of Bangladesh
Khaja of Kushtia which is well known to the people of the country including Kushtia. The shape of
(Bengali: তিলের this confectionery is flattened and oblong. Peeled sesame seeds are spread on it
খাজা) and the inside is slightly hollow.There are some theories about the origins of this
famous confectionery from Kushtia. According to history, this item appeared in
Kushtia in East Bengal while India was undivided. The locals of Kushtia refer to the
Teli community as the inventors of this confectionery.
22 GI-4 15/02/2017 Haribhanga Haribhanga mango is a variety of mango grown in the northwestern region of
mango of Bangladesh, especially in Rangpur district. Cultivation of Haribhanga mangoes has
Rangpur recently gained popularity among farmers in northern regions. Locally called
Haribhanga, these mangoes are round. Haribhanga is very fleshy and usually
weighs 200 to 400 grams. They have been recorded weighing up to 700 grams.
Haribhanga was later popularized by the Abdus Salam government around 2003.
Haribhanga is now seeing large-scale cultivation in Mithapukur, Badarganj, Pirganj
and Sadar upazilas of Rangpur district as well as other areas in the northern region,
the Directorate of Agricultural Extension (DAE) is working on the development of
Haribhanga.
23 GI-19 12/04/2017 Agar of Barlekha upazila in Moulvibazar is known for its agar and attar production, netting
moulvibazar recognition not just in the country but also on the international stage. These two
products are often referred to as the "white gold" of the upazila. Agar , or agar-
agar, is a jelly-like substance consisting of polysaccharides obtained from the cell
walls of some species of red algae, primarily from "ogonori" (Gracilaria) and
"tengusa" (Gelidiaceae). As found in nature, agar is a mixture of two components,
the linear polysaccharide agarose and a heterogeneous mixture of smaller
molecules called agaropectin. It forms the supporting structure in the cell walls of
certain species of algae and is released on boiling.
24 GI-33 11/07/2019 Agar Attar of Agar attar, also known as agarwood or oud, is a highly valued aromatic resin used
moulvibazar in perfumes and traditional medicine. Moulvibazar, a district in the Sylhet Division
of Bangladesh, is renowned for its high-quality agarwood. The region's unique
climate and soil conditions contribute to the distinct fragrance of the agarwood
produced there.In Moulvibazar, the cultivation and extraction of agarwood are
significant to the local economy. Agar attar from Moulvibazar is prized for its rich,
deep scent, and the region has a long tradition of producing and exporting this
luxury item. If you’re interested in agar attar, Moulvibazar is a key place to explore
for some of the finest quality.
25 GI-44 02/05/2023 Muktagacha Muktagachhar Manda is a famous sweet of Muktagachha upazila of Mymensingh
Monda district of Bangladesh. Ram Gopal Pal first made this sweet in 1824. On 12
February 2024 Muktagacha Manda was approved as a Geographical Indication (GI)
product of Bangladesh. In 1231 Bangabd (1824 AD), Ram Gopal Pal received a
recipe for making sweets in a dream. He made this sweet and presented it to
Maharaja Suryakant Acharya Chowdhury, one of the big zamindars of Muktagacha.
Presently the fifth generation of the Gopal Pal family, Sri Ramendranath Pal
brothers run this sweet business. Ramendranath said that the landlord used to
organize various cultural and discussion programs. The guests arriving there were
entertained with Manda.
26 GI-45 23/05/2023 Jessore Date molasses industry is the most famous of the district's cottage industry. During
Molasses British rule Jessore was known for date molasses. Until 1960 there was no major
industry in the district.Here are some of the major industries that are being
developed here: Jessore Jute Industries Limited, Carpeting Jute Mills and Bengal
Textile Mills Limited.All industries are located in Noapara under Avoynagar Police
Station. Avoynagor thana is more advance than other thana of the district.

27 GI-49 29/08/2023 Amrita Sagar Amrit Sagar Kala of Narsingdi is not only a delicious fruit but also an integral part of
Banana the tradition and culture of the region. Many years of farming practices and
Narsingdi traditions of the people of Narsingdi are associated with the cultivation of this
banana. Nectar sea banana cultivation is an important agricultural activity in the
region, which is a major source of income for local farmers.This banana is
especially known for its sweet taste, soft texture and high nutritional value. This
banana thrives in the favorable local soil and climate, which gives it its uniqueness.
Every year, the banana growing season in Narsingdi creates a festive atmosphere
and various social and cultural events are organized around the banana harvest.
28 GI-51 31/08/2023 Sweet Betel Leaf Sweet betel leaf, commonly known as "meetha paan" or "mishti paan" in Bengali,
of Rajshahi is a traditional delicacy popular in Bangladesh. Rajshahi, is renowned for its
production of high-quality betel leaves, which are often used in making sweet
paan. Sweet paan typically consists of a betel leaf filled with a variety of
ingredients such as chopped areca nut (supari), slaked lime (chuna), cardamom
seeds, grated coconut, rose petal preserves (gulkand), and sometimes pieces of
sweetened fruits or mukhwas (mouth fresheners). The combination of these
ingredients creates a sweet, aromatic, and flavorful chew that is enjoyed after
meals or during social gatherings.
29 GI-47 22/08/2023 Rosogolla, It is a type of juicy sweet. It is made with pure chickpeas and sugar. No flour is used
Gopalganj in it. This rasgolla looks white and round in shape. Gopalganj's Rasgolla has very
little sweetness. The taste of Gopalganj rasgolla is different from the rasgolla of
any other region of the country due to the thinness of the juice or sugar syrup.
Delicious to eat.

30 GI-35 17/07/2019 Nakshi Katha Nakshi kantha, a type of embroidered quilt, is a centuries-old Bengali art tradition
Jamalpur of the Bengal region. The basic material used is thread and old cloth. Nakshi
kanthas are made throughout Bangladesh, but the greater district of Mymensingh,
Jamalpur, Bogra, Rajshahi, Faridpur and Jessore, Chittagong areas are most famous
for this craft. The colourful patterns and designs that are embroidered resulted in
the name "Nakshi Kantha", which was derived from the Bengali word "naksha",
which refers to artistic patterns. The early kanthas had a white background
accented with red, blue and black embroidery; later yellow, green, pink and other
colours were also included. The running stitch called "kantha stitch" is the main
stitch used for the purpose. Traditionally, kantha was produced for the use of the
family. Today, after the revival of the nakshi kantha, they are produced
commercially.
31 GI-57 06/02/2024 Tangil Saree Tangail saree is enormous beauty of piece of Bangladeshi heritage, renowned for
its delicate craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Originating from the Tangail
district, this saree has captured hearts both nationally and internationally. Tangail
Saree is a traditional hand woven saree of Bangladesh. The origin of this century-
old art is in Tangail, Bangladesh, from whose name the saree is named Tangail
Saree. Tangail sari is associated with its specific terrain or geographical location.