is unique – not only for its process of feather collection but also for its role to link the country’s rural economy with global economy. Once thrown as garbage - duck feather of Bangladesh now produces high quality luxurious products which are in great demand in the global market. Integrating rural women at collection level and offering them economic benefit the feather business of the country ha
s directly linked the rural economy with the global market. Chao, a Bangladeshi entrepreneur, Md. Mofazzal Haider, initiated the venture in the country back in 1979. Technical assistance and support from a Hong Kong national of Chinese origin, Mr. Y M Cheng, brought the initial success when a small consignment of feather was exported to the USA in 1981. Contribution of the business in rural economy and its involvement with the marginalized people can be accessed from the fact that 25,000 people are now engaged in feather collection across the country compared to only four people when it began about four decades ago. This figure however, does not include rural women who are involved in the feather storing at the house hold level or any others engaged in various stages and processes prior to export in the global chain. Guided by Innovation, motivation, competitiveness and assurance of economic benefit at all levels - the feather collection venture opened decent income opportunities, broke stigmas, empowered rural women and assured economic gain in local surroundings. Your purchase of a feather pillow can help ensure better environmental safety for Bangladesh contributing in the spread of bio-friendly high yielding fertilizer and even heat and fire resistant boards and tiles. We ensure your absolute relaxation through better feeling, better filling and better living!
