Natore’s ‘Kachagolla’ gains GI status

Natore’s Kachagolla has been recognized as the 17th Geographical Indication (GI) product of the country.

Deputy Director of the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) Mirza Golam Sarwar today confirmed that Bangladesh is now one and only owner of the product.

On March 30, the Natore district administration filed an application to prevent the distortion of the nearly 250-year-old Kachagolla and to recognize its geographical innovation site.

After verifying the application, Natore’s Kachagolla has been recognized with Geographical Indication certification.

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 formulation of the Act.

Mentionable, Jamdani saree was recognized as a GI product for the first time in Bangladesh in 2016. (BSS)