Economic Reporter :
Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi on Tuesday said that a research and training centre will be established soon for the diversification of jute production to regain its lost glory.
“The government has taken a plan to establish a centre for jute goods research and training to expedite the multifunctional use of jute … which will be administrated by the Department of Jute under the provisions of ‘Jute Act-2017’,” the minister said this while speaking at a discussion with the officials of the Jute Department.
Referring to different initiatives of the present government in developing jute sector, including enactment of the Mandatory Jute Packaging Act-2010, the minister said more use of jute and jute products will make a significant contribution to boost the economic prosperity of the country.
Mentioning that Bangladesh is ahead of many foreign countries in exporting jute and jute goods, Gazi said to achieve the production goal and ensure the mandatory usage of jute goods, the law enforcement authorities will conduct drives against any irregularities or corruption.
Director General (Additional Secretary) of the Department of Jute Md Shamsul Alam, Director (Admin & Finance) Md Abdul Jalil and Co-Ordination Officer Md Sowgatul Alam were also present, among others, at the discussion.
Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi on Tuesday said that a research and training centre will be established soon for the diversification of jute production to regain its lost glory.
“The government has taken a plan to establish a centre for jute goods research and training to expedite the multifunctional use of jute … which will be administrated by the Department of Jute under the provisions of ‘Jute Act-2017’,” the minister said this while speaking at a discussion with the officials of the Jute Department.
Referring to different initiatives of the present government in developing jute sector, including enactment of the Mandatory Jute Packaging Act-2010, the minister said more use of jute and jute products will make a significant contribution to boost the economic prosperity of the country.
Mentioning that Bangladesh is ahead of many foreign countries in exporting jute and jute goods, Gazi said to achieve the production goal and ensure the mandatory usage of jute goods, the law enforcement authorities will conduct drives against any irregularities or corruption.
Director General (Additional Secretary) of the Department of Jute Md Shamsul Alam, Director (Admin & Finance) Md Abdul Jalil and Co-Ordination Officer Md Sowgatul Alam were also present, among others, at the discussion.
