Jute to be presented on world stage anew: Azam

State Minister for Textiles and Jute Mirza Azam Wednesday said jute, renowned as golden fiber, will be presented on the world stage anew, reports BSS.

Mr Azam expressed the optimism while talking to the journalists after attending an inter-ministerial meeting aimed at increasing the production and multifaceted use of jute, at his secretariat office in the city.

"Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered to bring back the past glory of jute and bring the old jute mills into operation once again. The local use of jute will go up by this, as well the demand of jute and jute goods in the international market will increase," he said.  "VAT will be reduced in exporting jute goods and such products will be recognised as agricultural items.

Discussion will be held with the National Board of Revenue and other concerned authorities in this regard," Mr Azam added.  Textile and jute secretary Farid Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury and other top officials of the ministry were present.