jute
Jute prices jump amid supply crunch, polybag ban
Prices of raw jute, once dubbed the “golden fibre” of Bangladesh, have increased by nearly 19 percent year-on-year as demand has outpaced supply following the government’s ban on polythene bags.
Ditch plastic, go jute! 5 easy swaps for a greener home
In a world that is swiftly shifting towards green living, people are choosing locally-made organic products and luckily for us — the golden fibre — jute has versatile potential to meet our necessities while blending style with sustainability.
BJMC is still incurring losses!
Government must overhaul the jute sector, revive its past glory
Opinion / A symbol of our degradation
It is a rare instance in the world when a country is sending its raw materials—jute in the case of Bangladesh—abroad without utilising it themselves
Red tape delays construction of second economic zone in Rangpur
Planned industrial development remains elusive in Rangpur as construction of a second economic zone in the northern district of Bangladesh has been barred by red tape for 16 years now. Besides, the existing industrial enclave of the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in the region has fallen into disrepair, forcing entrepreneurs to search elsewhere to set up shops.
Scanty rainfall affects jute retting
Growers are facing trouble in retting raw jute as a lack of rainfall has reduced the availability of natural waterbodies, affecting the quality of the eco-friendly fibre being produced, according to farmers.
BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / A history of this subcontinent, woven in jute
The book reveals how in mid-19th century colonial East Bengal jute first emerged “as a global commodity”
#Decor / SutarKabbo — Weaving dreams into reality
Bangladeshi weavers and artisans are a powerhouse of talent and creativity. Although especially known for their Nakshi Kantha needlework, they excel at most other traditional, artistic forms of stitching as well. Four old friends, Shirajum Munira, Fardous Ahmed, Rahmatul Alam and Nusrat Jahan, recognised the strength in this ancient heritage and instantly knew what they had to do, to lend due recognition and visibility to artisans and their work. They decided to form SutarKabbo, an establishment where rural craftswomen would be trained to create quality handicrafts and sustain their livelihoods through their skills.
Jute, Bangladesh and a new narrative
In the pursuit of something trendy, something easy and affordable, we are losing sight of one crucial aspect: sustainability. Bangladesh’s high jute production presents an excellent opportunity for us to step in and re-capture a market that is constantly in need. Although the Golden Era for jute — the Golden Fibre — is spoken in past tense, based on current global demand and as nations come together to create a sustainable future — a second coming is just across the horizon.
Work to tap potentials of jute: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged all to work sincerely for unlocking the huge potentials of jute and jute products.
JUTE DAY TODAY: Reality vs labour law
Every time he extends his hands to seek alms, Sohrab Hossain, 63, looks embarrassed. Begging has never been his livelihood; it is now.
Govt trying to restore glory of jute: PM
The present government has been making constant efforts to restore the lost glory of jute, reclaiming its repute of being the country's "golden fibre", Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says.
Good yield of jute
We are heartened by the news of a good yield of jute and also of the farmers receiving remunerative prices this year.
Bangladesh jute sector gets Tk 1,000cr boost
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the finance ministry to allocate Tk 1,000 crore to the textiles and jute ministry for arrear salaries and wages of jute mill workers and modernisation of the state-owned jute mills to make them profitable.
Export to India at high risk
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of jute goods from Bangladesh to see whether the export prices are set below fair market prices. In October, the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) under India's commerce ministry opened the probe as part of its plan to impose anti-dumping duty on jute items imported from Bangladesh.