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As of 2017, according to the World Intellectual Property Forum, Germany
had the largest number of GI (9,499), followed by China (7,566) and the
EU (4,914). Currently, Bangladesh’s registered GIs are Jamdanee sarees,
hilsa fish and the Khirsapat mango. This is because the law of GI is fairly
new in Bangladesh, which is predominantly the Geographical Indication
of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 2013. There is scope for
Bangladesh to apply for GI certification of various unique and original
goods. Other products that Bangladesh could apply for GI certifications
are the chamcham from Tangail, jute products and kataribhog from
Dinajpur, Sundarban’s honey. Recently, Bangladesh Handloom Board
applied for the certification for Muslin fabric. As per the law, any person
or organisation from across the world can raise objection against the GI
related gazette notification within two months of the same. Otherwise,
the decision will be granted in favour of the applicant.

Fig. (left) Khirshapat mango
of Chapainawabganj got GI
status as Bangladeshi product.

Fig. (right) The Ilish, also
known as the Ilisha, Hilsa is
a very popular and sought-
after food fish in the Indian
Subcontinent. The most
famous hilsha fish comes
from Chandpur District, of
Bangladesh got GI status as
Bangladeshi product.

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