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Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The BJSA is focused on mitigating the loss of global competitiveness caused by high production costs, outdated machinery, and trade barriers through government advocacy.
BJSA demanded a ban on raw jute exports and enforcement of the Mandatory Jute Packaging Act 2010.
BJSA Chairman Tapash Pramanik denied allegations of dumping jute products in the Indian market.
BJSA formally requested a government bank interest waiver for two quarters due to production disruptions.
Chairman Tapash Pramanik (MD, Teamex Jute Mills Ltd) confirmed via official site and Jan 2026 news. HQ: M.G. SAM Centre, Plot 12, Level 11, Bir Uttam A. K. Khandakar Road, Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212. Election date for the current chairman not found, so president_since left null. Founded year inconsistent across secondary sources (one gives 1979), not confirmed from a primary source, left null. Member count varies across sources (81 / 85 / 96 mills), left null pending a primary source.
Source: 2 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05