Introduction: Jute is a wonderful crop of the whole
world. It is a kind of fiber. We get it from the bark of jute plant. It is the
main cash crop of Bangladesh. This country earns a lot of foreign exchange by
exporting jute and jute goods to the other countries of the world. So, it is called
the golden fiber of Bangladesh. Really jute is our pride and our most valuable
asset.
Where
Grown: Jute grows well
in the tropical countries having much rainfall and hot climate. Bangladesh is
the real home for growing the best quality and much quantity of jute. She
products about 80% of the gross production of jute in the world. Other
countries that grow jute are India, Srilanka, Brazil and Indonesia. In
Bangladesh it grows mostly in greater Mymensingh, Comilla, Faridpur, Pabna,
Rangpur, and Rajshahi.
Climate
and soil: Jute plants need
a moist climate and swampy land for their growth. Bangladesh has much low land
which goes under water during the rainy season. This swampy and low land of
Bangladesh is highly suitable for the cultivation of jute.
Method
of cultivation:
The cultivation of jute is a difficult process. The land is ploughed, harrowed
and manured well before sowing seeds. Generally the seeds are sown in March and
April after a shower. When the plants grow up a little, the fields are weeded
out for several times. In three to four months the plants are matured. The
matured plants are then cut down and put into water where they are rotten. When
they and dried in the sun. In this way the fiber of jute is obtained and made
ready for sale and use.
Uses: Jute is used in making lots of
things. It is generally used to make gunny bags, roped, carpets, coarse-cloths
and mats. It is also used in making painter’s brushes, school bags, false hair
and many other articles of domestic use. Jute stalks are used as firewood and
fencing. Recently, they are used in making partex and paper. People eat its
tender leaves as vegetables. Thus, jute is of great use to us. Our scientists
are also trying to making it more useful for our benefits.
Conclusion: Jute is the golden fiber of
Bangladesh. It is our national wealth and the nation, as a whole, is benefited
by it. It is our valuable asset too. The prosperity and development of
Bangladesh and her people depend to a great extent of flourishing of jute
industry. Our golden fiber is really more precious than gold. It is a source of
our national economy and prospect of Bangladesh.
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