KHULNA, Feb 8: The export of produced jute goods has been halted from 9 state-run jute mills of Khulna region and the goods remain stockpiled in the warehouses of the mills.
The normal export has fallen during the last 3 months due to political unrest. As a result the produced jute goods of about 41,021 metric tonnes worth Tk 3.84 billion has been laying unsold in different warehouses of the mills.
The mills are facing severe financial crisis as the produced jute goods are not exported. Officials said that they could not purchase raw materials due to financial crisis. The officials also anticipate that the production would be suspended within 15/20 days if the finance is not arranged. Moreover, some jute mills are not able to pay the wages of their workers and one shift is to be shut down to reduce production.
Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) regional office source said that 41,021 metric tonnes produced jute goods has been laying unsold in 9 jute mills of Khulna region till Februay-5.
Jute goods worth 3.84b lying unsold in 9 Khulna jute mills
Our Correspondent | Published: February 09, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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