On 6 December 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the inclusion of Bangladesh's iconic rickshaws and rickshaw art on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Similarly, many of our heritage crafts, namely the traditional art of Jamdani and Shital Pati weaving were given recognition by
The jury reviewed each pre-selected application based on five endorsement criteria: extraordinary contribution to the field, sustainable practice, international recognition, continuous learning, and international collaboration.
People in Bangladesh are becoming increasingly inclined towards silver jewellery as they are more affordable than gold or platinum ornaments, especially amid the ongoing inflationary pressure, according to various traders.
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Jamdani Festival of Wearable Art is an exhibition, especially curated by Chandra Shekhar Shaha, one of the pathfinders of modern crafting and textile design in Bangladesh.