India's GI claim on Tangail's sarees and controversy
What is the history of Tangail Saree?
At the end of the 19th century, the handloom industry of Tangail in Bengal flourished. Tangail Saree weavers of Bangladesh are descendants of traditional muslin weavers. Dhamrai and Chauhatta of Dhaka district were the original residence of Tangail Saree weavers of Bangladesh.