If you liked this story, share it with other people. Since the 13th century, Rajshahi, named “Silk City,” has been known for its finest silk, which local growers have produced. Earlier, the product ...

The words Rajshahi and silk remain nearly inseparable in the culture of Bangladesh. Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr -- which coincided with the stuffy mid-spring weather this year -- the appeal of Rajshahi silk ...

They specialise in high-quality mulberry silk -- widely known as Bengal or Rajshahi silk -- produced by the larvae of moths fed on fresh mulberry leaves and used for luxurious items of clothing. After ...

Silk traders and workers at a discussion held here yesterday demanded special allocation in the upcoming budget to save silk industries of Rajshahi region from ruination. Reshom Shilpa Sartho ...

The words Rajshahi and silk remain nearly inseparable in the culture of the country. Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the appeal of Rajshahi silk has surged. Factories across the city are busy with work, while ...

The coronavirus pandemic poses a serious threat to the traditional silk industry in Rajshahi, with possible losses amounting to Tk300 crore. Businessmen and entrepreneurs are seeing an unprecedented ...

Bangladesh's silk industry is one of the oldest in the world, with farmers in the northwestern border district of Rajshahi producing some of the most sought-after silk yarns. They specialise in ...

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