Gopalganj's traditional 'Bronze Jewellery' gets GI recognition

GOPALGANJ, May 8 (BSS) : The traditional 'Bronze Jewellery' of Muksudpur upazila of the district has been recognised as a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bangladesh.

It has become the second product of the district to achieve this recognition. Earlier, Gopalganj's 'Rasgolla' received GI product recognition.

Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Kamruzzaman confirmed the matter to BSS on Thursday (May 8).

According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation, GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.

Deputy commissioner Muhammad Kamruzzaman on April 30 received the GI certificate on behalf of the district in a ceremony organised marking the World Intellectual Property Day in Dhaka.