11 individuals, entities to be awarded on Nat’l Jute Day

Business Report :
Eleven individuals and organisations will be awarded on National Jute Day to be observed tomorrow.
Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi made the announcement at a press conference arranged on the occasion of National Jute Day 2023 at the ministry on Sunday.
The award will be given for their contribution to the achievement of the government’s development targets through research activities in the development of the jute sector, reduction of dependence on jute seed import, achieving viability in jute seed production, increasing the production and export of conventional and versatile jute products, he said.
Seven felicitation mementoes will also be given to the stakeholders involved in jute, he added.
The ministry is celebrating the day with the theme of “Contribution of Jute Industry – Building Smart Bangladesh” in order to create interest among farmers in jute cultivation, increasing the use of jute and jute products in domestic and international markets.
To observe the day, the ministry has chalked out various programmes, including exhibitions, seminars, meetings and other promotional activities.
The main event of the day will be held in Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka and the exhibition and sales centre of multi-purpose jute products will be inaugurated at Karim Chamber in Motijheel.