Residents of Thakurgaon district have submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner demanding Geographical Indication (GI) recognition for the traditional Surjapuri mango. The application was filed on behalf of local citizens by environmentalist Advocate Md. Zahid Iqbal, social worker Md. Mamunur Rashid, Advocate Jiten Chandra Pal, and Advocate Ashiqur Rahman Rizvi. They highlighted that the Surjapuri mango, widely cultivated in Baliadangi upazila, is known for its unique taste, aroma, and thin seed, making it a long-standing part of the district’s agricultural heritage.
The petition noted that a nearly 200-year-old Surjapuri mango tree in Mandumala village, near the Harinmari border of Baliadangi, is recognized as one of Asia’s largest mango trees and attracts numerous visitors. The applicants explained that GI recognition is granted to products distinguished by regional characteristics and traditions. They argued that Thakurgaon’s soil, climate, and farming methods have given the Surjapuri mango distinctive qualities.
According to the applicants, GI recognition would ensure fair prices for local growers, protect the mango’s identity, and enhance Thakurgaon’s reputation nationally and internationally while strengthening the local agricultural economy.
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