Concerted efforts needed to revive Rajshahi Silk Factory

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu, MP, said the lost heritage of Rajshahi Silk Factory and the Silk Board must be restored to enrich the national economy.

The government is introducing new power looms to increase the production of the silk factory. Now what is needed is to work with honesty, dedication and patriotism.

To increase the production and restore momentum of the silk factory, power looms were inaugurated in the factory today, and there is a plan to launch 25 looms in the coming days, he informed.

Minu said this while speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of planting two lakh mulberry saplings under the National Tree Plantation Program and the commissioning of 15 power looms of the silk factory.

The event was held at the Bangladesh Sericulture Development Board (BSDB) premises this noon.

Mentioning the historical background of silk, the Land Minister said that during the British period or even earlier, during the time of Emperor Aurangzeb, a large part of the world economy was under the control of Bengal, the main basis of which was the traditional muslin and silk industry.

However, later, due to international conspiracy and internal mistakes, the Rajshahi Silk Factory suffered losses.

He said that harmful conflicts must be avoided and the institution must be protected as the main source of livelihood, and proper evaluation of competent workers must be ensured.

He also emphasized on running the institution like a family, maintaining mutual cooperation between officers and general workers.

He expressed hope of reviving the worldwide fame and heritage of Rajshahi Silk through the special initiative of the government and the joint efforts of all concerned.

At this time, he expressed the hope that the combined sacrifice and dedication of all will preserve this traditional industry for future generations.

The programme was presided over by Director General of Bangladesh Sericulture Development Board, Toufiq Al Mahmud.

Special guests present at the event were Advocate Shafiqul Haque Milan, MP, Abu Sayeed Chand, MP, Divisional Commissioner Yusuf Ali, Zila Parishad Administrator Advocate Mohammad Ershad Ali Isha and silk products businessman Aslam Sarkar.

Among others, officials and employees of Bangladesh Sericulture Development Board, workers, businessmen, local political leaders and media personnel were present.