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==History and discovery== ==History and discovery==
The white clay hills of Bijoypur are primarily from the ]. The presence of this white clay was identified during a geological survey in 1957. Kohinoor Aluminum Works began commercial extraction of white clay in 1960.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shah Biliya Zulfikar |title=The white clay hills of Bijoypur |url=https://www.ajkerpatrika.com/lifestyle/travaling/ajpqkuVFlbrVn#google_vignette |access-date=27 December 2024 |agency=] |date=17 August 2023}}</ref> Subsequently, 13 test wells were drilled in 1964-65, and commercial extraction of the clay began in 1968.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sanjana Chowdhury |title=GI: The Unique Features of Nine Geographical Indication (GI) Products of Bangladesh |url=https://www.bbc.com/bengali/news-57523848.amp#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17349822404251&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com |access-date=27 December 2024 |agency=] |date=19 June 2021}}</ref> According to the preliminary survey, there are approximately 24.7 million metric tons of white clay reserves in this region, which is capable of meeting Bangladesh's demand for 300 years.<ref>{{cite news |title=The White Clay Hills of Bijoypur, the Daughter of Nature |url=https://bangladeshtimes.com/details/12/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%83%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9C |access-date=27 December 2024 |agency=] |date=31 October 2018}}</ref> The white clay hills of Bijoypur are primarily from the ]. The presence of this white clay was identified during a geological survey in 1957. Kohinoor Aluminum Works began commercial extraction of white clay in 1960.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shah Biliya Zulfikar |title=The white clay hills of Bijoypur |url=https://www.ajkerpatrika.com/lifestyle/travaling/ajpqkuVFlbrVn#google_vignette |access-date=27 December 2024 |agency=] |date=17 August 2023}}</ref> Subsequently, 13 test wells were drilled in 1964-65, and commercial extraction of the clay began in 1968.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sanjana Chowdhury |title=GI: The Unique Features of Nine Geographical Indication (GI) Products of Bangladesh |url=https://www.bbc.com/bengali/news-57523848.amp#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17349822404251&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com |access-date=27 December 2024 |agency=] |date=19 June 2021}}</ref> According to the preliminary survey, there are approximately 24.7 million metric tons of white clay reserves in this region, which is capable of meeting Bangladesh's demand for 300 years.<ref>{{cite news |title=The White Clay Hills of Bijoypur, the Daughter of Nature |url=https://bangladeshtimes.com/details/12/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%83%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9C |access-date=27 December 2024 |agency=] |date=31 October 2018}}</ref>
==Origin and characteristics==

White clay is primarily composed of the mineral kaolinite, which is widely used in the ceramic industry. The china clay from Bijoypur is naturally rich in kaolin or aluminum, making it renowned for its high-quality porcelain. This clay is commonly used in the production of ceramic utensils, tiles, sanitary ware, and glass.
==Images== ==Images==
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Geographical Indications in Bangladesh
White clay of Bijoypur

The white clay of Bijoypur (বাংলা: বিজয়পুরের সাদামাটি), also known as porcelain clay or kaolin, is a significant mineral resource located in the Bijoypur area of Durgapur Upazila in the Netrokona district of Bangladesh. The presence of white clay in this region was identified through a geological survey in 1957. In 2021, the white clay of bijoypur was recognized as a Geographical Indication (GI) of Bangladesh.

Geographical location and area

The white clay mine of Bijoypur is located approximately 7 kilometers northwest of the Durgapur Upazila Parishad, in the Arapara and Maizpara mouzas of Kullagora Union. This mineral region is approximately 15.5 kilometers long and 600 meters wide, consisting of small and large hills, mountains, and flat land.

History and discovery

The white clay hills of Bijoypur are primarily from the Tertiary period. The presence of this white clay was identified during a geological survey in 1957. Kohinoor Aluminum Works began commercial extraction of white clay in 1960. Subsequently, 13 test wells were drilled in 1964-65, and commercial extraction of the clay began in 1968. According to the preliminary survey, there are approximately 24.7 million metric tons of white clay reserves in this region, which is capable of meeting Bangladesh's demand for 300 years.

Origin and characteristics

White clay is primarily composed of the mineral kaolinite, which is widely used in the ceramic industry. The china clay from Bijoypur is naturally rich in kaolin or aluminum, making it renowned for its high-quality porcelain. This clay is commonly used in the production of ceramic utensils, tiles, sanitary ware, and glass.

Images

  • Lake located at the White Clay hills in Bijoypur Lake located at the White Clay hills in Bijoypur
  • Lake located at the White Clay hills in Bijoypur Lake located at the White Clay hills in Bijoypur
  • White Clay hills in Bijoypur White Clay hills in Bijoypur
  • Someshwari River at Bijoypur Boat Ghat Someshwari River at Bijoypur Boat Ghat

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Reference

  1. "Bijoypur White Clay Mine". Durgapur Upazila. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  2. "GI product Bijoypur's white clay". Janakantha. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  3. "Visit the white clay hills". Jago News 24. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  4. "White clay hills". Prothom Alo. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  5. Shah Biliya Zulfikar (17 August 2023). "The white clay hills of Bijoypur". Ajker Patrika. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  6. Sanjana Chowdhury (19 June 2021). "GI: The Unique Features of Nine Geographical Indication (GI) Products of Bangladesh". BBC Bangla. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  7. "The White Clay Hills of Bijoypur, the Daughter of Nature". The Bangladesh Times. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2024.

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