Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi today said Bangladesh has earned $1062.54 million by exporting jute and jute products in the last 11 months since July last year.
“This export earning is 33.23 per cent higher than the same period last year and 2.57 per cent more than the target,” the minister said, adding that jute is the second-largest export trade of Bangladesh.
He was speaking at the signing ceremony of the ‘Integrity Award, 2020-21’ and Annual Performance Agreement for the next financial year, 2021-22 for the departments or agencies under the ministry.
The minister also said the closed mills of Bangladesh Jute Mill Corporation (BJMC) will be resumed under private management based on lease soon.
The workers who lost jobs for the closure of the mills will get job opportunities on a priority basis when the mills would be re-launched, he said.
“At the same time, these will create new employment opportunities for the skilled workers. All workers must be rehabilitated in phases,” Gazi said.
Mentioning the jute as one of the most important sectors of Bangladesh’s economy, the minister said the government is working to ensure the best use of this jute as Bangladesh traditionally produces the best quality jute in the world.
