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State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md. Shariful Alam on Saturday said the government will seek Geographical Indication (GI) recognition for Tangail’s traditional handloom sarees while introducing modern technology, advanced training and financial support to preserve the country’s renowned weaving heritage.
Speaking to reporters after inaugurating the newly built Bazitpur Weaving Training Centre and Basic Centre in Tangail town, the state minister said the government is committed to revitalising the handloom sector and improving the livelihoods of weavers.
He said Tangail sarees would be recognised as a GI product, while weavers would receive advanced training, easier access to loans and incentive packages to help modernise production and sustain the traditional industry.
Shariful Alam alleged that the previous government had pushed the country’s traditional handloom industry towards decline. He said the present government would promote the use of modern technology, strengthen skills development programmes and encourage the younger generation to join the sector.
The state minister also said the government plans to reopen all textile mills that remain closed across the country.
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock and local lawmaker Sultan Salauddin Tuku attended the programme as the special guest.
The inauguration ceremony was chaired by Textiles and Jute Secretary Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury.
Among others, Bangladesh Handloom Board Chairman Md. Zakir Hossain, Tangail Deputy Commissioner Sharifa Haque and Superintendent of Police Muhammad Shamsul Alam Sarkar addressed the event.
Before the ceremony, the chief guest and other dignitaries inaugurated and toured the newly constructed Bazitpur Weaving Training Centre and Basic Centre in Tangail.