Silk

Thakurgaon Silk Factory. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

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

Activities to make the factory operational are currently underway, with machines being cleaned and fit for weaving cloths.

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

Silk sector revitalisation stressed to restore its tradition

Photo: Noor -A- Alam
Splash

Majestic Silks of Bangladesh: Advancing silk through classy design

Bustling silk market in Rajshahi
Videos

Bustling silk market in Rajshahi

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

Bangladesh Couture Week 2021: Honouring our silk and our artisans

Eeha, hand-painting your wishes
Mode

Eeha, hand-painting your wishes

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

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