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  Jhalokathi's Gamcha: The Mark of Time in Local Handicrafts Bangladesh is known for its green landscapes, rivers, fields, and the long history created through the hard work of its people. Jhalokathi, a river surrounded district in the southern part of Bangladesh, is a clear reflection of this natural beauty and rural life. Located along the Sugandha, Bishkhali, and Dhanisindhri rivers, the area was once well known for river trade, agriculture, and rural crafts. Jhalokathi is a coastal plain district in the Barishal Division and covers an area of about 748.32 square kilometres. It is bordered by Barishal to the north, Pirojpur to the south and west, and Barishal and Pirojpur to the east. Historically, Jhalokathi has been part of the long history of the settlements of ancient Bengal. Its importance grew during the medieval period because of its river based transport system. During British rule, it became an important trading centre in the Barishal region. After the independence of B...