Bangladeshi weavers and artisans are a powerhouse of talent and creativity. Although especially known for their Nakshi Kantha needlework, they excel at most other traditional, artistic forms of stitching as well. Four old friends, Shirajum Munira, Fardous Ahmed, Rahmatul Alam and Nusrat Jahan, recognised the strength in this ancient heritage and instantly knew what they had to do, to lend due recognition and visibility to artisans and their work. They decided to form SutarKabbo, an establishment where rural craftswomen would be trained to create quality handicrafts and sustain their livelihoods through their skills.

Astrology tells us that certain gems and jewellery can control our environment, emotions etc. Let’s see what type of jewellery is suitable for your star sign. What are you waiting for? Gift yourself a shopping spree and align your stars along the way!

Local jewellers today reduced gold prices by Tk 2,916 to Tk 79,548 a bhori or 11.664 gram as the prices of the precious metal fell on the global market.

Gold prices dropped in the local market today thanks to a fall in its global rates.

A gang of robbers looted gold and silver ornaments from two jewellery shops at Sayestabad Bazar in Barisal Sadar early yesterday.

The use of gold in jewellery is a practice as old as time itself, but few know the labour that goes into turning a piece of metal into the intricately designed rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces found in jewellery stores.

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