Seminar on “FUTURE OF THE GOLDEN FIBER”

Samina Akter Rupa

Speakers said about the current market position and business possibilities of the main cash crop of Bangladesh, Jute on a seminar titled “FUTURE OF THE GOLDEN FIBER”. 

From Left: Suntu Kumar Ghosh, Mahmudul Haq, Dr. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir, Dr. Ainun Nishat, Dr. Kamal Uddin

This seminar was organized by BIZ BEE on 13th October, 2010 in GDLN Conference Room of BRAC University. The Chief Guest Speaker, Dr. Kamal Uddin who is the Director General of Bangladesh Jute Research Institute and working for 33 years on Jute research said that Bangladeshi Scientists invented new technologies and methods for producing high quality of jute and the latest invention was the Gene mapping of jute which helped it to gain international recognition. 

Dr. Kamal uddin, Director General of Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, during his speech in the seminar.

Different varieties of Jute like 0-9897, 0-72, Bangkim, Lagan and many more are producing in Bangladesh and demand of jute products are increasing significantly in international market. One of the most demanding products is Fire Retardant Jute Fiber and Fabrics which does not blemished by Fire. Other products are Wool, Bucket, Sweater, Sock, Blanket, Prayer mat, Bag, Mat, Napkin, Bandage, Curtain, Cloth, Thread, Plastic, Paper, Acid, Oil, jeans and so on. Dr. Kamal Uddin also showed some samples of those products and inspired the students to use them in their daily life.

HERE ARE THE SOME CLIPS FROM THE SEMINAR

Mr. Mahmudul Haq, Former Vice-Chairman of Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association, was the Guest Speaker of this event. He also shared his experiences with the students. He said that business related to jute is very profitable for this country but for taking some wrong decision by our government this sector is facing loses. Government is not showing much interest and political issues are also related with this. Mr. Mahmudul Haq showed a graph which presented the year wise export of Jute Goods by BJMC (Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation), BJMA (Bangladesh Jute Mills Association) and BJSA (Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association).

Mahmudul Haq, Former Vice-Chairman of Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association, during his speech in the seminar

The Chief Guest of this seminar, Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University, Dr. Ainun Nishat is now engaged with the construction of PADMA Bridge and shared that he is going to use jute bags for keeping heavy stones inside the water under the bridge.

Dr. Ainun Nishat, Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University, during his speech in the seminar  

Pro Vice- Chancellor Dr. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir, Registrar Mr. Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury and faculties of BRAC University were also present there. The seminar was followed by a Q & A session and the student got significant answer of their question.