Three more products on Thursday (February 15) have got the recognition as geographical indication products of Bangladesh.

The products include Khejurer Ghur (date palm jaggery) of Jashore, sweet betel leaf of Rajshahi, and Nakshi Kantha of Jamalpur.

Earlier, the country has got the ownership of a total of 31 GI products, according to a press release issued by the industries ministry.

The Department of Patents, Deigns and Trademarks recognises and certifies GI products under the Ministry of Industry in accordance with the norms of the International Property Rights Organisation.

In 2013, the Geographical Indication Products (Registration and Protection) Act was enacted. In 2015, the DPDT called for the registration of GI products after the enactment of the law.

BDST: 1631 HRS, FEB 15, 2024
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