Silk

Silk

British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke meets RCCI leaders in Rajshahi to discuss UK export opportunities. Photo: BSS

New opportunities opening for Rajshahi silk exports to the UK: Envoy

The meeting discussed the potential for exporting Rajshahi's jute and jute products, silk, mangoes, food grains, and freshwater fish to the United Kingdom.

From feeding the silkworms to forming the cocoon, the process of turning fibre into raw silk thread requires a lot of dedication. Photo: TBS

From worm to wonder: Can Rajshahi silk reclaim its lost glory?

Thakurgaon Silk Factory. Photo: UNB

After 21 years, Thakurgaon silk factory set to resume production on 3 August

Silk producers in Rajshahi are struggling to run their factories and pay their workers’ wages. TBS Photo

Silk sector revitalisation stressed to restore its tradition

Photo: Noor -A- Alam

Majestic Silks of Bangladesh: Advancing silk through classy design

Bustling silk market in Rajshahi

Bustling silk market in Rajshahi

Bangladesh Couture Week 2021. Photo: Noor-A-Alam

Bangladesh Couture Week 2021: Honouring our silk and our artisans

Eeha, hand-painting your wishes

Eeha, hand-painting your wishes

Silk sarees are displayed for sale in showroom. Photo: Bulbul Habib/TBS

From 100 to 4 factories - How Chinese dumping wiped out the local silk industry