A 10-day 'Jamdani Fair' will begin in the capital on 16 may, aiming to promote the centuries-old tradition.
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun will inaugurate the fair as chief guest at Shilpakala Academy.
Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will jointly organize the fair.
The government is working on development and expansion of the Jamdani industry in order to uphold the glory of exquisite saris, says a press release.
The government has also set up an industrial city in Narayanganj to accommodate the Jamdani weavers there.
Various types of Jamdani saris, including Tersa and Jolpar, Shaplaphul, Angurlota, Moyurpachpar, Baghnoli, Korola, Dublajal, Saburga, Bolihar, Tersa, Jolpar, Pannahajar, Korola, Kolmilota, Chandrapar, and Jhumka will be put on display in a total of 65 stalls at the fair.
The fair will remain open every day from 10:00am to 10:00pm till May 25.