The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB , N oakhali

A month-long handloom fair began on the premises of local Textile Facilities Centre in Choumuhani on Friday on the occasion of International Mother Language Day.

Textile and Jute Adviser M Anwarul Iqbal inaugurated the fair organised by the Handloom Board.

During the inaugurationt the Adviser called upon the people to strengthen the economy of the country by using local handloom products.

He further said that the government has taken different initiatives to develop the handloom industry as it meets 40 percent local demand. The Adviser also assured the wavers that Bangladesh Textile Industries Corporation would supply thread to them at reasonable pnces.

Some 120 stalls have been set up in the fairt said an official release.