Jute

Jute export earnings can reach $5-7bn: minister

Good quality jute seed production holds the key to the sector’s sustainable development, he says

Primary students to get jute bags, uniforms from July

The move aims to curb environmental pollution and support students

Govt moves to privatise six more closed jute mills

The latest lease will increase the number of privatised jute mills to 20 out of a total of 25

Exports fall 14% in December

The economy has now recorded declining export earnings for five of the first six months of the fiscal year

Golden fibre season keeps Faridpur busy

With fields flooded during the monsoon, farmers rush to rett and strip jute across the region

Yunus calls on China to start manufacturing in Bangladesh

He highlights the opportunity to include jute into the economic programmes

Climate change takes toll on jute farming

In the agriculturally rich district of Faridpur, farmers have turned to sowing jute seeds right after harvesting onions and other crops. But with water becoming increasingly scarce due to climate change, they’re facing challenges from the very beginning of the season.

Jute Product Fair kicks off