Balish Mishti from Netrokona has earned Bangladesh’s prestigious Geographical Indication status. Created over a century ago by Gayanath Ghosh, this pillow-shaped sweet now symbolises national heritage, with the Modak family preserving its legacy for future generations.

Producers hope the 200-year-old craft will gain global attention

Three more Bangladeshi products have obtained Geographical Indication (GI) status, namely Jamalpur’s nakshi kantha, Rajshahi’s sweet betel leaf, and Jessore’s date molasses. This latest development takes the tally of Bangladesh’s GI products to 31.

Kancha Golla, a popular sweet item made in the northwestern district of Natore, has secured recognition as a product with geographical indication (GI) from the Department of Patent, Industrial Design and Trade Mark (DPDT).