Jute geo textile has massive scope for domestic, int'l use
Saturday, 17 April 2010
There is immense potential for jute geo textile both in domestic and international market, as it has many more advantages than the synthetic fibres.
"Jute geo textile has got immense potential. It is used in controlling soil erosion-of roadside, riverbanks and hillsides," said Dr Latifa Binte Lutfar, Operations Officer of International Jute Study Group (IJSG), reports UNB.
Citing that neighbouring India is using jute geo textiles in the construction of national roads, she said that this could also be used for the same purpose in Bangladesh as well.
Mentioning some of the advantages of the textile, Dr Latifa said, "Jute geo textile is biodegradable and it does not spoil the nutrition of soil. It is highly hygroscopic and could suck water as well as help consolidate soil, enhance the flexibility of soil and above all, it is cheaper than the synthetic fibres."
"This item can be produced in our local mills as we have access to raw materials," she said adding that the jute geo textiles could be made even from inferior quality jute.
Dr Latifa informed that jute geo textile had so far been used locally in two projects - Hatirjheel project and the road from Prime Minister's office to Agargaon in the capital.
Dr Latifa informed that a five-year project, titled 'Development and Application of Potentially Important Jute Geo Textile', was underway in Bangladesh and India under the auspices of Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) to promote jute geo textile.
Of the total project cost of US$ 3.962 million, CFC is providing $2.045 million, Indian counterpart contribution is $1.24 million while Bangladesh counterpart contribution $0.567 million.
IJSG is the supervising agency of the project while Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC) is the collaborating institution. BJRI, BUET, BJMC, WDB, LGED and RHD will work as facilitating agencies.
Privately-owned Janata Jute Mills are now exporting jute geo textiles to different destinations including EU, Australia and Canada.
Deputy managing director of the mills Mahmudul Huq said they export around 2,000-2,500 tonnes of jute geo textiles per year.
About the prospect of the product, he said although there was a bright potential they were not in a position to increase their production capacity due to machinery problem and unstable jute price.
"Jute geo textile has got immense potential. It is used in controlling soil erosion-of roadside, riverbanks and hillsides," said Dr Latifa Binte Lutfar, Operations Officer of International Jute Study Group (IJSG), reports UNB.
Citing that neighbouring India is using jute geo textiles in the construction of national roads, she said that this could also be used for the same purpose in Bangladesh as well.
Mentioning some of the advantages of the textile, Dr Latifa said, "Jute geo textile is biodegradable and it does not spoil the nutrition of soil. It is highly hygroscopic and could suck water as well as help consolidate soil, enhance the flexibility of soil and above all, it is cheaper than the synthetic fibres."
"This item can be produced in our local mills as we have access to raw materials," she said adding that the jute geo textiles could be made even from inferior quality jute.
Dr Latifa informed that jute geo textile had so far been used locally in two projects - Hatirjheel project and the road from Prime Minister's office to Agargaon in the capital.
Dr Latifa informed that a five-year project, titled 'Development and Application of Potentially Important Jute Geo Textile', was underway in Bangladesh and India under the auspices of Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) to promote jute geo textile.
Of the total project cost of US$ 3.962 million, CFC is providing $2.045 million, Indian counterpart contribution is $1.24 million while Bangladesh counterpart contribution $0.567 million.
IJSG is the supervising agency of the project while Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC) is the collaborating institution. BJRI, BUET, BJMC, WDB, LGED and RHD will work as facilitating agencies.
Privately-owned Janata Jute Mills are now exporting jute geo textiles to different destinations including EU, Australia and Canada.
Deputy managing director of the mills Mahmudul Huq said they export around 2,000-2,500 tonnes of jute geo textiles per year.
About the prospect of the product, he said although there was a bright potential they were not in a position to increase their production capacity due to machinery problem and unstable jute price.