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DHAKA, March 24, 2026 (BSS) – State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md Shariful Alam today said the government is working to restore the lost heritage of Jamdani, alongside taking initiatives to boost the country’s textile tradition and industry.
“The government is taking proper measures to revive the past glory of Jamdani. Necessary steps are being taken to strengthen research activities, expand markets, diversify raw materials and explore improved varieties,” he told reporters after visiting the ongoing “Jamdani Village Project” area at Tarabo in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj.
Highlighting the importance of the project, the state minister said the government is giving priority to its swift implementation, noting that land filling, boundary wall construction and drainage systems in the project area are now at the final stage. There will be exhibition centres, sales outlets, and open spaces for organising fairs, he added.
Replying to a question about reopening closed jute mills, the state minister said the government is proceeding in line with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s election manifesto. “Reopening closed jute mills will play a significant role in industrialisation, employment generation and the overall economy,” he said.
He added that out of 25 mills under the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), 14 have already been leased out while processes are underway for the remaining ones.
The minister said both local and foreign entrepreneurs are being approached to invest in reopening jute mills or establishing new industrial enterprises, expressing optimism that such initiatives will contribute to economic growth and job creation.
Jamdani Village Project began in July 2023 and is scheduled for completion by June 2026. However, the government is considering extending the project tenure to ensure its proper implementation.
