Clay

Chikor, a snack made entirely of clay, for sale by a street vendor near Sarada Hall in Chandnighat, Sylhet. Mostly consumed by rural women, especially during pregnancy, Chikor is believed to contain minerals that help combat anemia and boost physical strength. However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claimts. Photo: Debashish Debu
Bangladesh

Chikor: Surprising appeal of Sylhet's unique clay biscuit

Some believe Chikor contains minerals that combat anemia and enhance physical strength

A worker lays out clay-made roofing tiles under the sun for drying in Murarikati village of Satkhira’s Kolaroya Sadar upazila. The photo was taken recently. Photo: TBS
Industry

Satkhira's handmade clay tiles' journey to Europe, America

The Maldives keen to import clay from Bangladesh
Trade

The Maldives keen to import clay from Bangladesh