Minister for Textiles and Jute urges business leaders to explore market for Bangladeshi jute products in USA

UsaNewsOnline.Com, New York : The Consulate General of Bangladesh in New York organized an interactive meeting at the Chancery on 26 August with the presence of Mr. Md. Emaj Uddin Pramanik, MP, Minister for Textiles and Jute of Bangladesh. A good number of leading Bangladeshi-American businessmen along with community leaders based in New York attended the event.

At the outset, one minute silence was observed, as a mark of respect to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other members of his family who were martyred on 15 August 1975. While giving a historical perspective on the “golden fibre” and its importance on Bangladesh economy, the Minister briefed the business leaders about the policy priority of the present government led by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to expand its market globally. In this connection, the visiting Minister specially urged the US business leaders with Bangladesh origin to explore the market of jute products in USA while underlining the international standard of the Bangladeshi jute products, and bio-degradable nature of its fibre. He added that aggressive marketing strategy for jute products could help make a niche in the US market if the local buyers could be effectively sensitized about its potential role in reducing emissions.

The meeting generated huge interest among the participating business leaders and a lively Q&A session followed the meeting. Later, he distributed various jute-made products among the business leaders which was appreciated by them. The meeting was attended, among others, by ex- member of parliament Mr. Monirul Islam, President of US Awami League Dr. Siddiqur Rahman, Joint Secretary of Ministry of Textiles and Jute Mr. Matiur Rahman and Commercial Counsellor at the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC Mr. Sk. Aktar Hossain and Officers from the Ministry and Consulate General. The guests were served with traditional Bangladeshi cuisine. Mr. Md. Shameem Ahsan,ndc moderated the meeting.

Hon’ble Minister for Textiles and Jute is currently leading a 6-member delegation for USA and Mexico as a part of government strategy to expand market for jute and jute products.