DHAKA, Feb 12, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh has gained the recognition of its four
new products as Geographical Indication (GI) products.

So far, Bangladesh has got the ownership of a total of 28 GI products, said
press release today.

The four new products are Haribhanga Mango of Rangpur, Agar of Moulvibazar,
Agar Atar of Moulvibazar, and Monda (Sweetmeat) of Muktagacha.

The Department of Patents, Deigns and Trademarks (DPDT) recognizes and
certifies GI products under the Ministry of Industry in accordance with the
norms of the International Property Rights Organization (WIPO).

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.