Govt working to reopen closed jute mills as per election manifesto: State minister

State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md Shariful Alam today (24 March) said the government is actively working to reopen closed jute mills in line with its election manifesto.

“The reopening of closed jute mills was clearly included in our election manifesto. Many mills have already resumed operations, while others are currently being prepared for reopening,” he said.

The state minister made the remarks around 11am while visiting the Jamdani Village project area in Noapara of Narayanganj’s Rupganj upazila.

During the visit, the state minister also reviewed the progress of the Jamdani Village project, which aims to preserve and promote the country’s traditional Jamdani weaving industry.

He exchanged views with project officials and spoke with local weavers.

Highlighting the significance of the initiative, he said reopening the mills would create employment opportunities for unemployed youth and contribute to the growth of the country’s traditional jute industry.

“We are also working to engage both local and foreign investors to further strengthen the jute sector and ensure its sustainable development,” he added.

He later visited the Aab E Rawan exhibition centre as part of the inspection.

Narayanganj Deputy Commissioner Raihan Kabir, District Superintendent of Police Md Mizanur Rahman Munshi, Rupganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Saiful Islam, among others, were present during the state minister’s visit.