UNB, Dhaka :
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to award individuals and organisations who played a pivotal part in implementing the Mandatory Jute Packaging Act 2010, according to Jute and Textiles Minister Md. Emaz Uddin Pramanik.
While speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, he said that the prime minister will hand over the awards in a ceremony on March 6 at the Bangladesh International Conference Center (BICC), and also inaugurate a three-day jute fair. The minister added that 38 individuals who played a vital part in ensuring that the Jute Act was enforced consistently will be given crests in 11 categories.
He also said that over 135 products from the Jute Diversification Promotion Centre will be on display during the fair. Bangladesh currently ranks 1st in the world in jute export, and 2nd in jute production.
Among others, State Minister for Jute and Textiles Mirza Azam was also present during the briefing.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to award individuals and organisations who played a pivotal part in implementing the Mandatory Jute Packaging Act 2010, according to Jute and Textiles Minister Md. Emaz Uddin Pramanik.
While speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, he said that the prime minister will hand over the awards in a ceremony on March 6 at the Bangladesh International Conference Center (BICC), and also inaugurate a three-day jute fair. The minister added that 38 individuals who played a vital part in ensuring that the Jute Act was enforced consistently will be given crests in 11 categories.
He also said that over 135 products from the Jute Diversification Promotion Centre will be on display during the fair. Bangladesh currently ranks 1st in the world in jute export, and 2nd in jute production.
Among others, State Minister for Jute and Textiles Mirza Azam was also present during the briefing.
