The once-celebrated batik industry of Comilla, once as popular as its famous sweets and khadi, is now fighting for survival. Artisans in Kamalpur village of Jagannathpur Union, where the craft began about 50 years ago, face declining demand, capital shortages, and limited government support. Around 25 factories in Kamalpur and nearby villages still produce batik saris, three-piece suits, shirts, lungis, and bed sheets, supplying local shops and exporting to other districts and abroad.
Workers start early each day, dyeing, waxing, and designing fabrics with intricate floral and abstract patterns. Entrepreneurs like Abu Sayed of Comilla New Batik Ghar employ small teams to manage weekly production, while artisans such as Hamid Chowdhury and Mushfiqur Rahman Monna continue the labor-intensive process with dedication. However, the industry remains vulnerable to weather and seasonal fluctuations.
Local entrepreneurs believe that low-interest loans and government incentives could revive the sector, helping Comilla’s batik reclaim its former national and international prominence.
এম হাসান, কুমিল্লা প্রকাশ : ১৮ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১০: ৩৯ কুমিল্লার রসমালাই ও খাদির মতোই এক সময় সমান জনপ্রিয় ছিল বাটিক শিল্প। প্রজন্মের পর প্রজন্ম ধরে গড়ে ওঠা ঐতিহ্যবাহী এ শিল্প এখন টিকে আছে কেবল সংগ্রাম আর স্বপ্নের ওপর ভর করে। সরকারি পৃষ্ঠপোষকতার অভাব, মৌস
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