Gopalganj’s bronze jewelry has been acknowledged as a Geographical Indication (GI) product. This is the district’s second product to receive this honor.
Prior to this, Gopalganj’s Rosogolla was recognized by GI as the first product in the district.
The matter was verified to BSS by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kazi Mahbubul Alam, who also stated that the journal was published on Thursday by the Ministry of Industries’ Department of Patents, Industrial Designs, and Trademarks.
This publication formally registers Gopalganj’s bronze jewelry as a Geographically Indicated Goods (GI) product in compliance with Section 12 of the Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 2013.
The legacy of bronze jewelry from Jalirpar union under Muksudpur upazila is anticipated to be promoted globally by this acknowledgment.
“We believe it will also help improve employment opportunities and the living standards of artisans involved in bronze jewellery making. The bronze industrial economy will become more dynamic, leading to an overall improvement in the socio-economic condition of the area,” added the DC.
The district administration submitted an application for the recognition of the GI product of Jalirpar union’s bronze jewelry to the relevant ministries and departments on March 12 of this year.
Bronze Market trader Subhash Baidya, a former member of Jalirpar union’s Ward No. 7 under Muksudpur upazila, stated: “The hamlet has been recognized for producing bronze jewelry for about a century. It has become well-known across the country as it has moved from home to home within the Jalirpar union. Foreign markets eventually became aware of Jalirpar’s bronze jewelry renown.
The speaker mentioned that nearly half of the local market is now made up of bronze jewelry that is imported from different nations, such as India.
Despite this competition, the bronze jewellery industry of Jalirpar has been sustained by hundreds of families. There are still 45 shops in the Jalirpar union bronze market where bronze jewellery is sold, he added.
Jalirpar village’s Jagdish Sheel, a bronze jewelry manufacturer, stated that the century-old bronze jewelry heritage may be perpetuated if the government modernizes this sector, offers training, and offers other forms of assistance.
He continued, “This industry will make the economy of the country more prosperous and dynamic.”
