Bangladesh, Oct. 23 -- The challenges facing the textile and jute industries must be identified and addressed with practical measures to increase production and create jobs, Md Shariful Alam, state minister for textiles and jute, said on Thursday.

He made the remarks during visits to state-owned industrial units (Amin Jute Mills Ltd and Asiatic Cotton Mills Ltd) in Chattogram, where he reviewed their overall operations, infrastructure, production capacity and scope for development.

"Jute is Bangladesh's traditional cash crop. As an eco-friendly natural fibre, it holds a special place in the global market," he said.

He added that the textile sector also plays a vital role in industrialisation, export earnings and job creation.

He said...