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Necessary steps are being taken to reopen state-owned jute mills that were closed down last year, according to Bangladesh textiles and jute minister Golam Dastagir Gazi. International tenders have already been called for opening the mills under private management on a lease basis. Old workers who were laid off will be rehabilitated when the mills become operational.
New employment opportunities will also be generated with these privately-owned jute mills, said the minister while addressing the media after the monthly coordination meeting of the ministry.
He added that the value and demand of jute has increased around the world and thus farmers are getting a fair price for raw jute. The price in the current season is close to Tk 3,000, up 50 per cent from last year.