Product of Bangladesh

Aarong Ekushey Collection

2012-02-15T07:24:00.000-08:00

Amor Ekushey is coming again in a few days for us to remember the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952. Each year all the fashion houses in Dhaka also brings out their best collection for Ekushey and of course the choice of color is Black and White and sometime with a dash of Red. You can find these unique collection of Shelwar Kameez, Fatwa, Saree and T-Shirts with Bangla alphabet only during this time. This one is from Aarong but like I mentioned, every single fashion house comes up with their own unique selections.

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
Aarong

Aeropostale T-Shirt

2012-02-01T01:00:00.000-08:00

I was looking for a very popular brand that I didn't cover here yet. I really didn't have to go out and look for it. My wife is shopping for our upcoming trip to Bangladesh and while I was checking through the items she bought I found this Aeropostale t-shirt. The irony is that it is made in Bangladesh and now going back to Bangladesh as a gift. I don't really have any clothes of Aeropostale brand but this is very popular among teenage crowds and even young adults.

Sajeeb Ready Mix Pancake

2012-01-11T09:19:00.000-08:00

We sure live in a global village. Never imagined instant pancake mix will be made and sold in Bangladesh. This pancake mix doesn't exactly taste like the pancakes mixes you find at supermarkets in the Europe and Americas but it is good. It has a bit of floury taste to it which you may or may not like but you will only know if you try it. The taste will definitely need to be modified to match with the America/European ones if the manufacturer is interested in exporting them.

Crown Farms Chandpuri Hilsa

2012-01-01T03:46:00.000-08:00

It was very exciting when I ran into this at a local Vietnamese grocery store. There is a wide selection of fish and seafood there and most them are from Vietnam and Thailand. I didn't expect to see my favorite fish there but I did. On the same note, Hilsa/Ilish is probably the favorite fish of 125% Bengalis :). Hilsa is not cheap in Bangladesh/India and neither was this one but ask any Bengali, he/she will pay the price for the unforgettable taste of Hilsa - yummm! I think the price of Hilsa is same in Western world as it is in Bangladesh now. However, you will probably have better luck finding Hilsa in grocery stores of Europe, Middle East and Americas than in Bangladesh since a while lot of them are exported.

Pran Special Toast Biscuit

2011-12-27T07:48:00.000-08:00

I just finished a whole packet of these crispy toast biscuits. Well, my kids ate most of them. Luckily I have another bag of these that I bought in Dhaka and will opening that now. These are available all over Bangladesh and in most Bangladeshi stores all over the world. You do pay more for it outside of Bangladesh but they are worth it. They have somewhat sweet taste and are very crunchy and go really well with a cup of tea or coffee.

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
Pran Foods

US Polo Association Sweater

2011-12-22T15:36:00.000-08:00

I was killing time at a local TJMaxx and started browsing through the clothes rack to see what I could find from the latest arrivals that were made in Bangladesh. The first few I saw were made in Vietnam but then I saw this rack. I don't think I saw US Polo Association brand made in Bangladesh before so this is a new addition brand for this blog :)

Aarong Shalwar Kameez

2011-12-18T15:13:00.000-08:00

The picture don't do justice here for the color. I tried to take few shots with various setting but no luck. This is a very colorful yet very tasteful Shalwar Kameez for women. The fabric is cotton and very comfortable from what I was told. Aarong of course doesn't need any introduction - this is a very popular destination for Bangladeshis as well as foreigners visiting Dhaka.

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
Aarong

Pran Jhal Muri

2011-12-14T07:24:00.000-08:00

Very tasty snack food item. Only problem with these is that once you open the pack, it's hard to stop eating. They go really good with afternoon tea or snack alone or with friends.

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
Pran Foods

Karupalli Men's Panjabi

2011-12-04T13:11:00.000-08:00

Traditional Bangladeshi design and made with 100% cotton fabric. You can buy them at display centers in Dhaka and I am sure in other major cities of Bangladesh. A unique thing about this boutique brand is that their products are made by rural women artisans as part of
poverty alleviation projects.

Ralph Lauren Hampton's Tea Set

2011-12-01T11:40:00.000-08:00

Bangladesh has been making ceramic products for local market for decades since it's the establishment of Tajma Ceramic Industries Ltd in Bogra in the 1950s. The export market for ceramic products is experiencing fast growth to dozens of countries. You can find Bangladeshi ceramic products at major department stores in Europe and Americas like Macy's and Bloomingdale's. Don't be surprised to find fine quality China under major brands that are made in Bangladesh like this one by Ralph Lauren.

Gymboree Boy's Fleece Sweater

2011-11-28T22:00:00.000-08:00

This very soft and handsome Diamond pattern sweater just caught my eyes after I got this as a present for my son. Gymboree always carry well-made and fine taste clothing for kids and this is no exception. I immediately looked at the tag and I was happy to see that it was made in Bangladesh.

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
Gymboree

Nicobena Olive Hot Pickle

2011-11-26T21:50:00.000-08:00

I have few favorite brands of pickles and Nicobena is one of them. I hear the same from friends about this brand. This particular one is made of lives grown in the northeast part of the country. You can find them at almost any stores in Bangladesh as well as Indian/Bangladeshi stores in other parts of the world along with other popular brands like Ahmed's.

Sada Kalo Coffee Mug Set

2011-11-10T06:54:00.000-08:00

Set of hand painted coffee/tea mugs from Sada Kalo that says Baba (Father) and Ma (Mother) in Bangla - perfect for gifts in Father's Day or Mother's day or for any day for that matter. I got these as gifts and use them often and always get asked where I got them from because they are so unique.

You can visit their showroom in Banani Road 11, Gulshan, Dhanmondi, Uttara and Panthapath in Dhaka to find treasures like these. They also just opened a showroom in Jackson Heights in New York.

Extreme Jelly Belly T-Shirt

2011-10-20T01:02:00.000-07:00

You know about the world famous Jelly Belly? Well who doesn't. I was at their factory recently for a tour and like most tours, at the end this leads you to their souvenir shop. I was just browsing around and checking out things that maybe made in Bangladesh. Guess what? I found some of their high-end T-Shirts and Sweat Shirts there with Jelly Belly logo that were made in Bangladesh. I was happy to see Bangladesh made ones were among the better quality products there and not the cheapest ones. Okay now that I have Jelly Belly covered, I will move on to find the next one :)

National Pure CTC Tea

2011-10-18T11:51:00.001-07:00

Bangladesh is top 11th tea producing nation in the world based on Wikipedia data. Local consumption is huge also but for poor management it isn't ranked in the top 10 tea producing nations. There are over 150 tea gardens in Bangladesh primarily in Sylhet and Chittagong. It is an export item and the tea on your table may well be from Bangladesh. National Tea is one of many brands of the country.

Doel Laptop Computer

2011-09-23T15:18:00.000-07:00

Laptop computers made in Bangladesh? Yes, it is happening and at an affordable price. We have been hearing about US$100 laptops for developing nations for a long time. It's a reality now, for at least Bangladesh - few models of Doel brand laptop computers will soon be available to the masses for starting price of just over US$100. This is of course a major stride towards "Digital Bangladesh" phraseword that we have been hearing from the current government. This is a result of government backed joint collaboration between Bangladesh Telephone Shilpa Sangstha Limited and Malaysis Thina Film Transistor. Perhaps these laptops will be be able to capture markets of other developing nations and we will see these in use from all the way from Netrokona to Niger Delta. I also hope to see this opening up a whole new export market of Bangladesh made quality computer parts at an affordable price.

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
Telephone Shilpa Sangstha Limited (TSS)
DOEL Series Laptop

RFL Plastic Chair

2011-09-02T22:11:00.000-07:00

Plastic chairs were not even available when many of us were growing up in Bangladesh. Now they are all over and are very affordable. RFL brand is definitely on top of the list now when it comes to these plastic products. I have not seen them in Wal-Mart or other major retailers in America yet but their quality products hopefully will end up in the western market.

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
RFL Plastics Ltd
RFL Group

Gymboree Boy's T-Shirt

2011-07-27T13:08:00.000-07:00

Style for your kids this summer.

Enzian

2011-07-22T12:12:00.000-07:00

Ananda Shipyard and Slipways Limited (ASSL). currently the largest private sector shipyard in Bangladesh, rolled out Enzian, an ocean going multi-purpose vessel at Meghnaghat in Narayanganj outside of Dhaka. This is the largest ever locally built ship for export to date with capacity of 6100 dead weight tonnage, 110.9 metre long and 16.5 metre wide. This was built for Komrowski Matitime Gmbh of Germany.

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
Ananda Shipyard
Ananda Group

Aarong Cotton Designer Boutique Bag

2011-06-28T11:46:00.000-07:00

Picture don't do justice here. These bags are really colorful and well-made. They come in all different sizes - this particular one is large one that can hold your laptop or few light books or your ipad. Well, you can use it for anything and still look cool!

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
Aarong

Karupalli Boy's Fatua

2011-06-09T05:54:00.000-07:00

KARUPALLI is a traditional rural crafts shop that provides an outlet for various handicrafts and products produced by members of cooperatives and groups. It sells a variety of goods including, handicrafts, household items, herbal products, clothes and organic foodstuffs.

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
Bangladesh Rural Development Board

Nike Men's Polo Shirt

2011-06-01T06:05:00.000-07:00

You didn't think Nike was also made in Bangladesh? Oh yes, they are made there and made very well. I wore this Polo/Tennis shirt many times and it went through wash countless times before it ended up in Goodwill stores.

Monno Espresso Coffee Cup and Saucer

2011-05-27T21:25:00.000-07:00

Your favorite store Pier 1 sells fine porcelain and bone china made in Bangladesh. This particular Espresso coffee cup and saucer was made by one of Bangladesh's oldest and best company making and exporting such products. This set has White with gold rim on saucer and gold lettering around rim of cup. The words "Espresso Cafe" is in gold block lettering around the rim.

manufacturer/distributors/sellers of this product:
Monno Ceramic Industries
Pier 1 Imports
Ebay

Artisti Kurtas

2011-05-23T20:59:00.000-07:00

Artisti make real fancy kurtas for men that can be worn in formal parties and weddings. This particular one is soft black stripe and fine fabric that looks formal but feels very comfortable even in hot days.

Nova Toast Biscuit

2011-05-13T22:30:00.000-07:00

This is one of my personal favorites. Usually toast biscuits are very similar in taste but this one just has that special taste. It goes well with your tea or just plain...even kids love it!