The raw jute and jute products are being exported to 69 countries across the world.
Textiles and Jute Minister Muhammad Emajuddin Pramanik said this while replying to a question of treasury bench member Didarul Alam at the Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday, reports BSS.
A total of 1.81 million bales of raw jute are being exported every year, he added.
The countries that import jute and jute items include Iran, China, Australia, Belgium, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Egypt, Spain, Mexico, Turkey, Chili, Germany, the USA, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Russia, South Africa, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Brazil, France and Portugal.
The minister said Tk 76.42 billion has been earned by exporting raw jute until now from 2008-09 fiscal year (FY).
On another question raised by Moazzem Hossain Ratan, the minister said there are 23 silk villages across the country.
