Jute sector would be radically transformed: Nanak

Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak has said the jute sector would be transformed radically to increase the export of the eco-friendly products.

Export of jute and jute products would immensely help strengthen national economy, he said while addressing a seminar titled ‘Possibilities, Obstacles and Actions in Production and Marketing of Jute Products.

Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) organised the seminar marking the National Jute Day at BJMC auditorium in Dhaka city.

Mirza Azam, MP, addressed the seminar as special guest, while Textiles and Jute Secretary Md Abdur Rouf was in the chair.

President of Bangladesh Jute Mills Association (BJMA) Md Abul Hossain and Bangladesh Multipurpose Jute Manufacturers and Exporters Association president Md Rashedul Karim Munna presented two keynote papers on jute industry and its prospects.

The textile minister laid importance on diversification of jute products and attractive designs to attract the buyers as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been providing all out support in this regard.

He urged everyone linked with jute production to work together to increase the export abroad saying the government will encourage the private sector for development of the jute industries.