Sirajganj, Sept. 27 -- 5 MP Amirul Islam Khan Alim has called for steps to revive the country's handloom industry.

He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon at Tamai Satrang Shopping Complex at an exchange meeting organised by the Tamai Handloom and Powerloom Owners' Association.

The meeting was organised to strengthen unity and protect the rights of weavers in the handloom-rich upazilas of Chauhali, Enayetpur and Belkuchi in Sirajganj.

Solaiman Hossain Molla, president of the association, chaired the meeting.

Speaking as the chief guest, the MP stressed the need to revive the handloom industry and said various plans would be adopted to achieve the goal.

He said the region is renowned for its handloom industry and that steps would be...