Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- Fulbaria's traditional red sugar, a nearly 300-year-old product made from sugarcane pulp in Mymensingh's Fulbaria, has officially received Geographical Indication (GI) recognition.

This GI honour acknowledges the unique heritage and quality of this hand-produced red sugar, enhancing its reputation both nationally and internationally.

The status is expected to boost market value, protect authenticity, and promote sustainable development for local farmers and producers. Production involves natural processes without chemicals, and the sugar is widely used in traditional sweet preparations.

Key details:# The red sugar is produced using sugarcane grown in the red hilly soil of Fulbaria.

# It has been made traditionally si...