State Minister for Textiles and Jute Shariful Alam said the government is working to reopen all closed jute mills across Bangladesh in line with its election pledges. He stated that efforts are underway to restart the mills under both public and private management. The minister made these remarks on April 21, 2026, after inspecting the closed Cooperative Jute Mill in Palash, Narsingdi.

He added that the government aims to gradually reopen all closed factories, including two in Narsingdi, and attract both domestic and foreign investors to create employment opportunities. The minister also mentioned that corruption and mismanagement in the jute sector during previous administrations are being investigated. The visit was attended by BJMC Chairman Brigadier Kabir Uddin Sikder, Chief Operating Officer Mamunur Rashid, and local officials.

During his visit, the minister also inspected Bangladesh Jute Mill and Pran Industrial Park in Ghorashal, Palash upazila, as part of the government’s broader plan to revive the jute industry.