Since the 13th century, Rajshahi, named “Silk City,” has been known for its finest silk, which local growers have produced. Earlier, the product was named Bengal silk or Ganges silk. Considering the ...

They specialise in high-quality mulberry silk -- widely known as Bengal or Rajshahi silk -- produced by the larvae of moths fed on fresh mulberry leaves and used for luxurious items of clothing.

Bangladesh's silk industry is one of the oldest in the world, with farmers in the northwestern border district of Rajshahi producing some of the most sought-after silk yarns. They specialise in ...