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KISHOREGANJ, July 12, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md. Shariful Alam today said research is underway to develop new domestic jute seed varieties to reduce dependence on imports and restore the country's jute heritage.
Speaking to journalists in Kishoreganj, he said the government is discouraging raw jute exports to ensure sufficient supply of raw materials for local jute industries.
The state minister expressed hope that improved local seed production would help Bangladesh become self-reliant in the jute sector.
He also expected farmers to receive fair prices for jute this year, as they did last year.
The remarks came after he attended a programme where financial assistance cheques worth Tk 10.15 lakh were distributed among 18 destitute and underprivileged women.
Five women also received sewing machines to support self-employment.
Members of Parliament for Kishoreganj-1 Mazharul Islam and Kishoreganj-2 Jalal Uddin, Deputy Commissioner Sohana Nasrin, Superintendent of Police Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, senior district administration officials and representatives of various government offices were present, among others, on the occasion.
