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Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | Dhaka

Khulna region farmers happy for bumper production of jute

 BSS
 Published: 4:06 PM, 23 September 2026
Photo: BSS

Farmers of Khulna Region are very happy as they are blessed with bumper jute production in the current season.

Being confident by consistently good yields and attractive market prices in recent years, farmers have shown keen interest in cultivating the ‘golden fibre’, resulting in cultivation beyond the official target.

Jute plants grew well under favourable weather conditions and farmers have completed harvest of the fibre crop satisfactorily.

Officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) of Khulna Region said the excellent growth of jute plants, aided by frequent rainfall, indicates a plentiful production of fibre this season.

The DAE, Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) and other agriculture-related organisations have provided farmers with the necessary support to make the intensive jute cultivation programme a success.
“With the aim of earning higher profits and restoring the past glory of this golden fibre, farmers are optimistic about achieving the production target through the expansion of high-yielding jute varieties,” said Md Rafiqul Islam, additional director of Khulna Agriculture Region.

“The DAE has set a target of cultivating Tosha, Deshi, and Mechta varieties of jute on 38,361 hectares of land across the region during the current season, 74 hectares more than last year” he said.

The DAE also provided farmers with training on ribbon retting and other fibre extraction methods to maintain quality in the event of water shortages, enabling them to secure better prices for the golden fibre.
Predicting a bumper production this season, he said demand for jute has increased steadily since it was declared a national agricultural product and the mandatory use of jute bags introduced in various sectors.

“Besides earning good profits from jute cultivation, farmers also benefit because decomposed jute leaves and deep roots act as organic fertiliser, improving soil health and fertility,” he added.