Dhaka, April 13 -- State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md Shariful Alam has expressed optimism that the long-shut Darwani Textile Mill in Nilphamari will be reopened within the next two to three months, creating employment opportunities for local people.

"An international tender has already been floated for the Darwani Textile Mill in Nilphamari, and potential investors are showing interest. We expect that the mill will be reopened within two to three months, which will generate employment for local residents," he added.

The state minister said this while talking to reporters after visiting textile mills in Dinajpur and Nilphamari on Sunday, said a PID handout here on Monday.

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