BJMC to produce cotton-jute blended denim fabrics

Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) has plans to set up a composite jute mill, which will produce cotton and jute blended denim fabrics to meet demand from the market.

BJMC which operates 26 jute mills in Bangladesh expects this project to be profitable. The government owned entity has all along been producing only hessian fabrics and jute sacks.

"BJMC has already received approval from the project evaluation committee of the planning ministry and is awaiting final approval from the National Economic Council," Mahmudul Hassan, chairman of BJMC was quoted as saying by Bangladeshi media reports.

BJMC also expects to expand its product portfolio, while increasing market opportunities for jute through this project.