Natore's traditional sweet, Kachagolla, has been recognized as the 17th Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bangladesh.
Natore Deputy Commissioner Abu Naser Bhuiyan said this information was revealed in a letter signed by Khandaker Mostafizur Rahman, Director General of the Department of Patent, Design and Trademark under the Ministry of Industries.
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On March 30 this year, 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.
As a result, there is an excitement prevailing among the people and sweet manufacturers in Natore.
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