, Dec. 9 -- Bangladesh's Tangail saree weaving industry has been recognised as an 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' by UNESCO.

The ongoing 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee under the 2003 UNESCO Convention in New Delhi, India took the decision on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This marks the country's sixth individual registration under the convention and the second registration since Bangladesh was elected as a member of the committee four years ago.

Dedicating the achievement to all weavers and women of Bangladesh, Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to UNESCO and President of the General Council, Ambassador Ambassador Khondker M. Talha, said, "This is a remarkable honor for Bangladesh...