Education Advisor Professor Dr. C. R. Abrar has called for strengthening collective and coordinated initiatives to preserve the heritage, culture and handicrafts of Bangladesh. 

"We need to create an environment where national heritage can develop spontaneously," he said.

He made this statement while speaking as the chief guest at a dialogue titled 'Tangail Weaving: Ownership of Heritage and Potential of the Industry' organized by the Bangladesh UNESCO National Commission at the International Mother Language Institute auditorium in the capital on Wednesday afternoon.

Dr. C. R. Abrar said, 'The international recognition of Bangladesh's traditional weaving industry, especially Tangail sarees and Jamdani, is the result of a collective success. This is not the achievement of a single institution; rather, it has been possible through the concerted efforts of all stakeholders, including the Ministry of Culture, the National Museum, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.'

He said that it is very important to properly recognize the role of artists and craftsmen directly associated with the weaving industry. At the same time, he also emphasized the formation of a specialized panel of lawyers to protect intellectual property, recognize GIs, and strengthen the legal framework.