Shital pati makers on the verge of extinction
They are in trouble for rising cost of raw materials, falling demand
The hindu community of several villages in the region, such as Hinganagar of Delduar upazila and Chatipara of Kalihati upazila, has been engaged in the 200-year-old industry for generations. photo: Mirza Shakil
Traditional shital pati makers in Tangail are on the verge of extinction due to increasing cost of raw materials and drastic fall in demand.
Besides, a lack of marketing facilities, government support and easy access to finance have only deepened their woes in the face of fresh lockdowns to curb the spread of Covid-19.