Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- UNESCO has recognised the Tangail saree weaving industry as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The decision was made unanimously at the ongoing 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the UNESCO 2003 Convention in Delhi, India, on Tuesday.

A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this is Bangladesh's sixth individual registration under this convention.

This is the second registration in the four years since being elected to the board for the first time, it added.

Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Khondker M Talha said, "This recognition is of immense pride for Bangladesh. This is global recognition of the impeccable craftsmanship of the weavers of Tangail for more than two centuries.

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