Bronze jewellery of Gopalganj has been recognised as a Geographical Indication (GI) product. 

Earlier, Rosogolla from Gopalganj received GI recognition as the first product in the district.

Gopalganj Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kazi Mahbubul Alam confirmed the matter. 

He said the Department of Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks under the Ministry of Industries published the journal on Thursday.

This publication, made in accordance with Section 12 of the Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 2013, officially registered Gopalganj's bronze jewellery as a GI product.

This recognition is expected to promote the tradition of bronze jewellery from Jalirpar union under Muksudpur upazila globally.

"We believe it will also help improve employment opportunities and the living standards of artisans involved in bronze jewellery making. The bronze industrial economy will become more dynamic, leading to an overall improvement in the socio-economic condition of the area," added the DC.

BDST: 1926 HRS, JULY 12, 2024
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