This tourism poster by Abdul Halim depicts two women engaged in traditional basket weaving in Sylhet.
Issued by the Bureau of Tourism on Club Road, Karachi—then the headquarters for promoting travel across Pakistan—it showcases Sylhet’s rich craft traditions. At the time, Sylhet was part of East Pakistan, known for its tea gardens, folk art, and cultural heritage. Following the 1971 Liberation War, Sylhet became part of independent Bangladesh.