Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- For one and a half centuries, the traditional sweets "Sabitri" and "Ras Kadam" of Meherpur have continued to captivate sweet lovers with their distinct taste and quality.

Sabitri resembles the popular sweet Chomchom, though it is slightly longer and flatter in shape, while Ras Kadam is round and juicy. Together, they stand as symbols of Meherpur's heritage - enjoyed both at home and abroad. From weddings to family gatherings, hospitality seems incomplete without these two sweets.

The craft of making Sabitri has been passed down through generations since the British period. The first sweet maker was Basudeb Saha, who began making the sweet in 1861 at his home in Meherpur's Bara Bazar area. He named it "Sabitri", inspire...