BNP Standing Committee Member and MP Gayeshwar Chandra Roy today visited the showroom of Rajshahi Silk Factory. Photo: BSS

RAJSHAHI, Sept 4, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Standing Committee Member and MP from Dhaka-3 constituency Gayeshwar Chandra Roy today visited the showroom of Rajshahi Silk Factory, drawn by the heritage and quality of Rajshahi silk.

During the visit, he looked around the showroom and inspected various types of silk fabrics. He also purchased silk fabrics of his choice worth around Taka 50,000 for his family members.

Rajshahi silk has long maintained its reputation as one of the country's traditional and globally recognized silk products. Owing to its superior quality, aesthetic designs and distinctive characteristics, the fabric enjoys considerable demand among buyers at home and abroad.

Officials concerned said Rajshahi silk is popular among prominent personalities and distinguished individuals of the country, as well as domestic and foreign buyers.

They viewed Gayeshwar Chandra Roy's visit to the showroom and purchase of silk fabrics for his family as a positive development, saying such interest among prominent individuals could help promote and expand the traditional silk industry of Rajshahi.

They also expressed hope that increased interest in Rajshahi silk would contribute to the development and expansion of the sector.