This document discusses handicrafts in Bangladesh. It notes that handicrafts were introduced to the market in Bangladesh after 1970 and gained acceptance in the 1980s. The main types of handicrafts produced in Bangladesh include textiles, clay/metal/jewelry, woodwork, glass/ceramics, and home furnishings. Popular handicraft textiles include nakshi kantha, jamdani, and shital pati. The handicraft industry faces challenges like a narrow product range and competition from globalization and cheaper foreign goods, but demand has increased due to preferential tariffs, tourism, and e-commerce. Major handicraft companies in Bangladesh are listed.