Bangladesh is traditionally an agro-based country for geographical reasons. Historically agricultural products play a major role in the GDP of the country. Recent statistical data shows that agricultural products are now at 3rd position in the sectoral share of GDP. The economic condition, per capita income and quality of life of Bangladesh can be improved if proper emphasis is given on the agricultural sector and appropriate promotion strategy for the agricultural industry is undertaken. This promotion strategy should be undertaken in different scales on the basis of need and priority. In Bangladesh there are lots of National level goals and policies for industrial promotion and there are also some Local level plans; but the intermediate stage (Regional level) between these two is always neglected. National level plans are always too broad on the other hand Local level plans are too specific. A combination of these two scales of planning is needed for quick and efficient improvement strategy. In this study Regional promotional strategy for two agricultural products in two different districts (Jute-Shariatpur; Sweetmeat-Rajbari) is discussed to minimize the above mentioned gap between National and Local level.

1. Promotion of Agricultural Products in Districts of Bangladesh
Jute: Shariatpur
Sweetmeat: Rajbari
Course No: Plan 434
Course Title: Regional Planning Studio
Submitted to:
Dr. Ishrat Islam, Assistant Professor, Dept. of URP
Anindya Kishore Debnath, Lecturer, Dept. of URP
Submitted by:
Rifat Rahman (0615005)
Nabila Nur Kuhu (0615009)
Shahadat Hossain Shakil (0615020)
Khaled Bin Abdul Quadir (0615030)
Level-4, Term-1
Date of Submission: 8th April, 2011
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

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Table of Contents
Contents Page No.
Title Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Introduction 1
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Objective of the Study 1
1.3 Methodology of the Study 2
Chapter 02: Promoting Jute Production in Shariatpur District 2
2.1 Jute Profile 2
2.2 Reasons for Jute Promotion 3
2.3 Shariatpur Profile 3
2.4 Reasons for Promoting Jute in Shariatpur District 3
2.5 SWOT Analysis 4
2.6 Promoting Strategy 5
Chapter 03: Promoting Sweetmeat Production in Rajbari District 6
3.1 Sweetmeat Profile 6
3.2 Reasons for Sweetmeat Promotion 7
3.3 Rajbari Profile 7
3.4 Reasons for Promoting Sweetmeat in Rajbari 8
3.5 SWOT Analysis 9
3.6 Promoting Strategy 9
Chapter 04: Conclusion 10
Appendices
References
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Chapter 01: Introduction
1.1 Background of the study
Bangladesh is traditionally an agro-based country for geographical reasons. Historically
agricultural products play a major role in the GDP of the country. Recent statistical data
shows that agricultural products are now at 3 rd position in the sectoral share of GDP.
Sectoral Share of G.D.P. At Current Price 2004-2005 2005-2006
(%)
Service 49.42 49.22
Industry 28.81 29.01
Agriculture 22.27 21.77
Source: Bangladesh Data Sheet, National Accounts Wing, BBS.
The economic condition, per capita income and quality of life of Bangladesh can be
improved if proper emphasis is given on the agricultural sector and appropriate
promotion strategy for the agricultural industry is undertaken. This promotion strategy
should be undertaken in different scales on the basis of need and priority.
In Bangladesh there are lots of National level goals and policies for industrial promotion
and there are also some Local level plans; but the intermediate stage (Regional level)
between these two is always neglected. National level plans are always too broad on the
other hand Local level plans are too specific. A combination of these two scales of
planning is needed for quick and efficient improvement strategy.
In this study Regional promotional strategy for two agricultural products in two different
districts (Jute-Shariatpur; Sweetmeat-Rajbari) is discussed to minimize the above
mentioned gap between National and Local level.
1.2 Objective of the Study
 Identifying preferable locations for a specific agricultural product.
 Analyzing the scopes and limitations for the promotion of that specific product on
that specific area.
 Developing a promotional strategy.
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1.3 Methodology of the Study
Project Identification and Fixation of Objectives
Literature Review and Data Collection (for both Product and Location)
Analyzing the Opportunities and Weakness (for both Product and Location)
Developing a promotional strategy (for a specific product in a specific area)
Chapter 02: Promoting Jute Production in Shariatpur District
2.1 Jute Profile
Jute dicotyledenous fiber-yielding plant of the genus Corchorus, order Tiliaceae. Jute was
once known as the golden fiber of Bangladesh, since it was the most important cash crop for
the country. It is grown in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, China, Taiwan, Thailand,
Vietnam, Cambodia, Brazil and some other countries.
Jute grows well where the annual rainfall is 1500 mm or more, with at least 250 mm during
each of the months of March, April and May. The optimum range of temperature required is
18°-33°C. Jute is cultivated in the rainy season. In Bangladesh sowing usually starts at the
end of February and continues up to the end of May, depending on the species. Jute can be
grown in a number of soil types, ranging from clay to sandy loam with optimum fertility, and
soil pH ranging from 5.0-8.6.
Cultivation of jute is quite hard and painstaking. It has a number of stages of processing
namely preparing the land, sowing, weeding, harvesting, retting, extraction of fibre, washing,
cleaning and drying etc. It’s a yearly crop and takes about 120 days (April/May-July/August)
to complete the process of cultivation.
Use: Jute and jute-based products are put to a wide range of uses. Since ancient times it has
been used as a raw material for packaging. Before being used as a commercial commodity it
was used in different parts of the world to make household and farm implements such as
ropes, handmade clothes, wall hangings, etc. Its leaves and roots were used as herbal
medicine and as vegetable by the local people. Traditionally, use of jute products are limited
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to packaging materials like twine, hessian, gunny bag, twill, carpet backing, wool pack,
tarpaulin, mats, canvas, wall cover, upholstery, and as furnishing fabrics of different types
and natures. (Source: Banglapedia; Jute)
2.5 Reasons for Jute Promotion
 Jute – ‘The Golden Fiber’ used to contribute 90% of the country’s total export
earnings during 1960-70. (See Chart: Appendix a)
 At present - 35% of the world demand for Jute supplied by Bangladesh and ‘Jute
Sector’ holds the 3rd and 5th position in export receipts. (See Chart: Appendix a)
 Potential sector because – demand is increasing for diversified and environment
friendly use of Jute based products; i.e. - Geo Bags for Embankment. ‘Polythene’ use
is declining because of rise in the price of Petroleum; Jute – the main substitute for
Polythene. (Moazzem G. K.; Rahman T. M. and Sobhan A.)
2.3 Shariatpur Profile
Shariatpur District (Dhaka division) with an area of 1181.53 sq.km. is bounded by
Munshiganj district on the North, Barisal district on the South, Chandpur district on the East,
Madaripur district on the west. Main rivers are Padma, Meghna, Palong and Kirtinasha.
Total population of Shariatpur is 1057181. Main occupation is agriculture and agricultural
laborer; jointly near about 70%. Total cultivable land 83805 hectares. Among this single crop
22.24%, double crop 50.12% and treble crop land is 27.64%. Main crops are Jute, Paddy,
Wheat, Sweet Potato, Onion, Garlic, and Tomato. Main exports are Jute, Onion, Garlic, and
Tomato. (Source: Banglapedia; Shariatpur District) (See Map of Shariatpur: Appendix b)
2.4 Reasons for Promoting Jute in Shariatpur District
 Ideal condition for Jute growing in terms of ‘Geographic Characteristics’ : The
geographical crucial factor for Jute growing such as Tempareture, Humidity, Rainfall
etc is perfectly well matched with the geographical characteristics of Shariyatpur.
(See Table : Appendix b)
 Labor force : Jute production process is highly labour oriented. The number of
labour required for per ton of production in comparision with Rice is almost double.
(See Table : Appendix f). In Shariatpur the agricultural labour force is near about 70 %
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of the total labour force. (Source: Banglapedia; Shariatpur District). So the availability of
the labour for further promotion of Jute production is enough.
 LQ value : LQ value (313.678) is highest in terms of production. This means the
regional share of Jute production is extremely high than the national share in
Shariatpur. LQ value (1.519) is Moderately Above to the National Average in case of
production rate. This indicates the rate of productivity is also good in Shariatpur for
Jute production. (See Table and Map : Appendix c, d1, d2)
 Favourable position with respect to the location of the Jute Mills : Three main
concentic zone of Bangladesh for Jute Mills are Dhaka (Narayanganj and Narsingdi),
Khulna and Chittagong. Shariatpur is closely located to Narayanganj. In terms of
production rate the most favorable location for Jute production is Narayanganj. The
combined map of LQ value (production rate) and Jute Mills location shows that
maximum Jute Mills are located in the high productive zone; in and around
Narayanganj. (See Map : Appendix e1, e2, e3)
 Close proximity to Air port and Sea port : Jute prodution is majorly export
oriented. For exporting to abroad location of the Sea port and Air port from the
industry is very imortant. Shariatpur is closely located to Dhaka so the locational
proximity with Air port is good. The Mongla Sea port of Khulna is also not very far.
So the location is also suitable for Shipping . (See Map : Appendix e2)
2.5 SWOT Analysis
Strength Weakness
 Favorable geographical characteristics.  Jute can be cultivated only once in a year.
 Availability of sufficient labor force.  Poor rate of return in terms per ton of
production. (See Table : Appendix f)
Opportunity Threat
 Increasing demand of Jute.  Water pollution occurs during retting.
 Possibility of flourishment for cottage  Production process largely dependent on
industries. nature.
 Close proximity to Dhaka.
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2.6 Promoting Strategy
Agricultural
 Supply of high yielding seed and fertilizer like India and China.
 Modern technology like ‘Fibre Extractor Machine’ to reduce labour cost.
 Efficient use of water for retting. (See Figure : Appendix f)
Economic
 Ensure proper selling price of the jute : The difference in the Mill price and the
price that farmers actually get should be minimized. The rational selling price of the
Jute should be ensured to give security to the farmers investment or capital.
 Market development initiatives : Exploring new market in different parts of the
world through trade fair or business fair. Signing contracts with the neighboring
countries for duty free entrance of the Jute based products.
 Increasement of local use and strict rules on the use of polythene : Local use of
the Jute based products should be increased in a greater amount. In India 100% of
their total jute production is consumed locally. India further exports from the other
coountries for their use. In Bangladesh the use of Jute as a substitute for Polythene
should be raised both Publicly and Privately.
Financial
 Providing monetary grant in Jute Sector like Leather Industry : The leather
sector receives near about 17% monetary garnt from the government on their total
export amount. Same kind of facilities can also arranged for promoting Jute export.
 Simple interset loan facilitiies.
 Premium facility for high quality fibre : High buying price for the good grade
fibres should be offered from the Mills to encourage good quality fibre production.
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Physical Infrastructure
 Jute Mill establishment in Shariyatpur : From the location map of the Jute Mills
(Appendix-e1) in Bangladesh we can see that there is no Jute Mill in Shariatpur.
Couple of Mills can be established in Shariatpur to reduce the transport cost.
 Improved transort facility with the Chittagong and Mongla Sea Port and Narayangonj
Industrial Area. (See Map : Appendix e2)
 Research institute at Shariyatpur : A sub-station of Bangladesh Jute Research
Institute (BJRI) is proposed in Shariatpur to research and develop the quality of the
total production process. (See Figure : Appendix g)
Chapter 03: Promoting Sweetmeat Production in Rajbari District
3.1 Sweetmeat Profile
Sweetmeats occupy an important place in the diet of Bengalis and at their social ceremonies.
It is an ancient custom among Hindus to distribute sweets at pujas. Sweets are also distributed
at the end of Muslim milads. Traditionally, Bengalis distribute sweets among neighbours and
relatives on a variety of occasions such as births, engagements, weddings, success in
examinations etc. Because Bengali sweets are made from curd, they form an important part of
the daily diet. The sweetmeat industry has flourished because of its close links with social
and religious ceremonies. Competition and changing tastes have helped to create many new
sweets, and today this industry has grown not only within the country but has also spread
abroad.
In addition to home-made sweets, Bengalis also buy sweetmeats prepared by mairas, or
sweetmeat makers. Unlike northern Indian and Pakistani sweetmeats which are made of ksir
(thickened milk), Bengali sweetmeats are made from curdled milk. The discovery of the
process of curdling milk dates back to the Middle Ages. This discovery revolutionized the
sweet culture of Bengalis. Since the 16th century, Bengali sweets were used in abundance by
the Vaishnavas as they were vegetarian. Various methods are used to make sweets attractive
and tasty. For instance, cassia leaves, cardamom powder, raisins, cashew nuts and orange rind
are used for flavour, variety, and decoration. Different colours are also used. Various moulds
are used to give attractive designs and shapes to sweets, especially Swandesh a form of
sweetened cottage cheese.
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In Bangladesh today, Porabari in Tangail is famous for Chamcham, Muktagachha in
Mymensingh for Manda, Comilla for Pyada and Rasmalai, Faridpur for Malaikari, Natore
for Kanchagolla, Rajbari for Swandesh and Dhaka for Amrti, Jilipi and Pranhara.
(Source: Banglapedia; Sweetmeats)
3.2 Reasons for Sweetmeat Promotion
 Cultural factor and festive demand: Sweet has always been a magnificent part of
celebration for every Bangladeshi. A highly enriched culture provides this country a
handful of festivals to celebrate. Sweet is one of the most common and popular festive
food. Distributing sweets among friends and family during cultural festivals like
Pahela Boishakh, Pahela Falgun, Eid, Durga Puja and many more occasions is very
common here. Moreover any kind of occasions like marriage ceremony, birthday,
milad mahfil also consumes sweet product. Sweet has become a significant part of the
Bengali culture.
 Locally huge demand and possibility of exporting: Local demand of sweet
throughout the country has always encouraged the production of sweetmeat. In every
shop in Bangladesh the highest sweet product consumption demand arises at the time
of publishing the result of different School Certificate Exams like- HSC, SSC exams.
Thousands of Bengali lives abroad in different countries all around the world. They
are always willing to have the taste of sweet produced by Bangladeshi, traditional
producers. All these markets are untapped and have a high potential to be a big
market for Bangladeshi sweet products. Moreover sub-continent sweet products have
a lot of demand among foreign nationalities and we can have a great opportunity to
export quality sweet abroad.
3.3 Rajbari Profile
Rajbari District (Dhaka division) with an area of 1118.8 sq km, is bounded by Pabna district
on the North, Faridpur and Magura districts on the South, Manikganj district on the East,
Kushtia and Jhenaidah districts on the West. Main rivers besides the Padma (Ganges) are
Jalangi, Kumar, Gorai-Madhumati, Harai and Chandana. Annual average temperature:
maximum 35.8°C and minimum 12.6°C; annual rainfall 2105 mm.
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Total Population is 940360. Average literacy rate is 26.4%. Main crops are Paddy, Jute,
Sugarcane, Turmeric, Ground nut, Oil Seeds, Pulses. Total no. of dairy farms in Rajbari is
259. Main exports are Sugarcane, Ground Nut, Vegetables, and Jute.
(Source: Banglapedia; Rajbari District) (See Map of Rajbari: Appendix h)
3.4 Reasons for Promoting Sweetmeat in Rajbari
 Highest LQ Value and Traditionally Renowned Area: Rajbari district is situated at
slightly west side of Bangladesh. It is very close to capital Dhaka. It is traditionally
renowned area for Sweetmeat production. This district has the highest LQ (318.676)
value for Sweetmeat production. This means the ratio of Sweetmeat production in
Rajbari is higher than the ratio of sweetmeat production in National Level. That is
why Rajbari can be taken as a landmark for sweetmeat production.
(See Table and Map : Appendix h-1, i)
 Preferable Location in terms of Raw Materials: The main ingredients like Milk,
Sugar, and Wheat also have a high National LQ value in and among the close region
of Rajbari. To be specific, Milk is produced in a greater amount in Pabna and
Sirajganj, which are just beside Rajbari. It has some adjacent districts which have
moderately high LQ value for Sugar production. Faridpur, Jessore, Jhinaidaha,
having a good level of Sugar production can play a great role in prospect of
Sweetmeat in Rajbari. Wheat production has high LQ value in Magura, Rajbari,
Pabna and Meherpur; which is very influential for Sweetmeat production. Considering
all these aspects, it can be said that Rajbari is now the most preferable location for
Sweetmeat production in terms of raw material. (See Figure: Appendix j)
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3.5 SWOT Analysis
Strength Weakness
 Availability of the raw materials.  Perishable nature of the Sweetmeat.
 Traditional skilled labor.  Seasonal variation in demand.
 Highest LQ value among the country.
Opportunity Threat
 Close proximity to capital city Dhaka.  Occupation switching by the traditional
workers for better earning.
 Suitable location for supplying all over the
country.  Sweetmeat shop with false brand name.
 Flourishment as an export oriented area.
3.6 Promoting Strategy
Infrastructure Policy
 Increasing the no. of “Dairy Farms” in Pabna ,Sirajgonj and Rajbari.
 Promoting “Sugar Mill” in Jhenaidah and Faridpur.
 Establishing “Wheat Industry” (Roller Mill) in Rajbari, Magura and Pabna.
 Better transport facility – to bring the raw materials from the nearby areas.
 Building quick distribution network with Dhaka – to catch the greater market and
for exporting because Sweetmeat is a perishable good. (See Figure: Appendix j)
 Vocational centre/ Training centre - for Sweetmeat workers.
Economic Policy
 Loan facilities – for raw materials and better freezing option. As sweet is a product
which needs proper storage in freezer to maintain the quality, a specific amount of
loan should be sanctioned to the registered traders for freezing support.
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 Strictly maintain the “Copyright” for the name of the sweetmeat shop. Policy should
be taken and implemented to maintain the name of the sweetmeat shop authentic. For
example, naming a sweet meat shop “Rajbari Swandesh” will be strictly prohibited if
the shop actually does not sell Swandesh of Rajbari. Proper authority will be liable for
this type of abuse which actually affects a lot in sweet meat sale.
Marketing Policy:
 Sweetmeat fair in home and abroad during festivals – will serve the promotional
works of different varieties. A large variety of Sweetmeat already exists in our
country. To promote different varieties of sweet meats, Sweetmeat fair can be
organized during festivals both inside the country and in abroad which will serve the
promotional works of different varieties.
 Establishing a “Sweetmeat Center” in Dhaka – all varieties of the country under one
roof. This will help people to know a lot about the enriched variety of sweets and will
also give them opportunity to taste the original traditional sweets.
Chapter 04: Conclusion
In this study promotional strategy for two agricultural products at district (Regional) level is
discussed. Scopes and limitations are analyzed based on some limited data and selected
features. Detail process for the promotion of that particular product is not carried out for the
limitation of time and scope of the study; but this study can be treated as a general and simple
guideline for further study about the promotion of agricultural product at regional level.
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13. References:
1. Rahman R. A.K.M.; Jute in South Asia; International Jute Organization, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. Common Fund for Commodities (April, 2006).Technical Paper No. 44: A Road Map for Jute;
International Jute Study Group, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
3. Moazzem G.K.;Rahman T.M. and Sobhan A. (January, 2009). Jute Manufacturing Sector of
Bangladesh Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options: Paper 78; ISSN 1818-1570 (Print),
ISSN 1818-1597 (Online); Center for Policy Dialogue, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
4. Banglapedia; Jute.
URL: http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/J_0135.HTM
5. Banglapedia; Shariatpur District
URL: http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/S_0306.HTM
6. Banglapedia; Sweetmeat.
URL: http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/S_0640.HTM
7. Banglapedia; Rajbari District
URL: http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/R_0066.HTM
8. Shariatpur Zilla Profile (Agricultural), 2007, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Dhaka.
URL:http://www.bbs.gov.bd/RptZillaProfile.aspx
9. Rajbari Zilla Profile (Agricultural), 2007, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Dhaka.
URL: http://www.bbs.gov.bd/RptZillaProfile.aspx
10. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Bangladesh Data Sheet.
URL: http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/SubjectMatterDataIndex/datasheet.xls
11. Bangladesh Bank, Commodity Wise Export Receipts.
URL: http://www.bangladesh-bank.org/
12. Central Research Institute for Jute & Allied Fibers, Indian Council of Agricultural Research,
Kolkata, India. URL: http://www.crijaf.org.in/side_menu/engineering.html#3
13. Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Dhaka.
URL: http://www.bjri.gov.bd/
14. Bangladesh Jute Mill Corporation, Motijheel, Dhaka.
URL: http://www.bjmc.gov.bd/
15. Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association, Dhaka.
URl: : http://www.juteyarn-bjsa.org/home.htm
16. International Jute Study Group, Dhaka.
URL: http://www.jute.org/

14. Appendix (a)
Source: Rahman R. A.K.M.; Jute in South Asia; International Jute Organization, Dhaka.
Source: Common Fund for Commodities (2005).Technical Paper No. 44: A Road Map for Jute; International Jute
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Appendix (b)
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Figure: Map of Shariatpur District
Source: Banglapedia; Shariatpur District
URL: http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/S_0306.HTM
Geographical Characteristics of Shariyatpur.
Criteria Favourable for Jute Production In Shariyatpur
Temparature 18˚-33˚C Annual Averege 35.8˚C
Rainfall Annualy more than 1500 mm Annually 2105mm
Soil Type Clay to Sandy Loam Mainly Clay and Mix Type
Source: Banglapedia; Jute and Shariatpur District.
URL: http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/J_0135.HTM
URL: http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/S_0306.HTM
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Appendix (c)
SI No Name of Items Area (Acre) Production (M.Ton)
1 Wheat 7,053 21,273
2 Tobaco 180 1,677
3 Fish catch 5,200 7,543
4 Onion 2,183 5,270
5 Sugar 0 27
6 Rich 79,982 208,617
7 Eggs 53 206
8 Milk 0 1,459
9 Pulse 6,514 4,918
10 Sugar Cane 504 619
11 Sweet Meat 0 3,398
12 Vegetable 7,538 12,528
13 Jute 40,839 72,157
14 Turmaric 46 261
15 Garlic 1,402 2,571
Table: Agricultural Production of Shariatpur
Source: Shariatpur Zilla Profile (Agricultural), 2007, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Dhaka.
URL:http://www.bbs.gov.bd/RptZillaProfile.aspx
Location Quotient Values of Jute Production According to Districts
Location Quotient(Production) Location Quotient(Production Rate)
District LQ Value District LQ Value
Bandarban 0.000 Bogra 0.010
Barguna 0.000 Barisal 0.037
Bogra 0.000 Meherpur 0.183
Khagrachari 0.000 Khagrachari 0.307
Patuakhali 0.000 Jhenaidah 0.441
Sylhet 0.000 Lalmonirhat 0.571
Kishoreganj 0.009 Chandpur 1.314
Sunamganj 0.060 Faridpur 1.459
Jhenaidah 0.079 Barguna 1.482
Pirojpur 0.093 Gopalganj 1.510
Khulna 0.185 Shariatpur 1.519
Rangamati 0.189 Sylhet 1.714
Brahmanbaria 0.201 Dinajpur 2.108
Narsingdi 0.216 Bagerhat 2.357
Narayanganj 0.230 Jessore 2.929
Bagerhat 0.232 Pabna 3.697
Bhola 0.305 Kushtia 5.242
Jhalokati 0.333 Khulna 6.060
Mymensingh 0.413 Bhola 8.454
Dhaka 0.673 Brahmanbaria 9.487
Comilla 1.326 Tangail 10.684
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Habiganj 1.637 Comilla 13.270
Location Quotient(Production) Location Quotient(Production Rate)
District LQ Value District LQ Value
Netrokona 1.654 Jamalpur 14.062
Manikgonj 1.857 Pirojpur 14.794
Munshiganj 2.035 Thakurgaon 15.417
Faridpur 4.733 Bandarban 16.169
Gazipur 5.182 Natore 16.325
Dinajpur 7.363 Dhaka 17.851
Joypurhat 7.872 Patuakhali 18.144
Sirajganj 8.222 Kishoreganj 18.900
Chuadanga 9.470 Narsingdi 18.968
Gaibandha 14.734 Manikgonj 23.662
Kushtia 15.917 Sirajganj 24.260
Narail 19.297 Satkhira 24.947
Chandpur 20.832 Munshiganj 25.627
Barisal 20.872 Chuadanga 27.992
Jamalpur 31.937 Gazipur 28.378
Sherpur 32.725 Habiganj 28.679
Nilphamari 32.973 Mymensingh 29.038
Tangail 37.923 Jhalokati 33.273
Satkhira 38.583 Rangamati 35.139
Jessore 39.748 Cox's Bazar 41.111
Gopalganj 39.945 Chittagong 44.194
Pabna 42.269 Feni 60.402
Thakurgaon 42.568 Noakhali 176.779
Rangpur 45.787 Lakshmipur 193.966
Natore 50.138 Narayanganj 582.183
Kurigram 68.216 Gaibandha
Lalmonirhat 84.167 Joypurhat
Rajbari 152.625 Kurigram
Magura 166.520 Madaripur
Meherpur 172.722 Magura
Madaripur 264.591 Maulvibazar
Shariatpur 313.678 Naogaon
Chittagong Narail
Cox's Bazar Nawabganj
Feni Netrokona
Lakshmipur Nilphamari
Maulvibazar Panchagarh
Naogaon Rajbari
Nawabganj Rajshahi
Noakhali Rangpur
Panchagarh Sherpur
Rajshahi Sunamganj
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Appendix (d1)
Figure: LQ (Production) Map of Jute Production According to Districts.
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Appendix (d2)
Figure: LQ (Production Rate) Map of Jute Production According to Districts.
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Appendix (e1)
Figure: Location of the Jute Mills in Bangladesh.
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Appendix (e2)
Figure: LQ (Production) Map with Jute Mills Location
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Appendix (e3)
Figure: LQ (Production Rate) Map with Jute Mills Location
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Appendix (f)
Criteria Rice Jute
Yield per hectare 2 tons 1.2 -1.5 tons
Labor 145 man/day/ton 215 man/day/ton
Per Quintal Selling Price 1100 tk. 1200 tk.
Table: Comparison between Rice and Jute in terms of production factors and rate of return.
Source: Common Fund for Commodities (2005).Technical Paper No. 44: A Road Map for Jute; International Jute
Study Group, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Figure: Retting of Jute by Efficient Use of Water
Figure: Fiber Extractor.
Source: Central Research Institute for Jute & Allied Fibers, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Kolkata, India.
URL: http://www.crijaf.org.in/side_menu/engineering.html#3
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Figure: Proposed Jute Research Institute in Shariatpur
Source: Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Dhaka.
URL: http://www.bjri.gov.bd/DIFFERENT%20RESEARCH%20STATION.HTM
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Figure: Map of Rajbari District
Source: Banglapedia; Rajbari District
URL: http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/R_0066.HTM
SI No Name of Items Area (acre) Production (M.Ton)
1 Wheat 35,450 22,163
2 Tobaco 1,850 43,333
3 Fish catch 6,008 7,004
4 Onion 25,717 73,119
5 Rich 146,251 190,596
6 Eggs 0 4,304
7 Milk 0 231
8 Pulse 18,871 10,637
9 Sugar Cane 12,384 175,254
10 Sweet Meat 120 42,684
11 Vegetable 8,762 25,850
12 Jute 37,630 64,210
13 Turmaric 581 1,071
14 Garlic 5,476 6,242
Table: Agricultural Production of Rajbari
Source: Rajbari Zilla Profile (Agricultural), 2007, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Dhaka.
URL: http://www.bbs.gov.bd/RptZillaProfile.aspx
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Location Quotient Values of Sweetmeat Production According to Districts
Location Quotient(Production) Location Quotient(Production Rate)
District Jute District Jute
Bogra 0.000 Pirojpur 0.005
Kishoreganj 0.010 Kishoreganj 0.010
Jhenaidah 0.020 Kushtia 0.952
Brahmanbaria 0.091 Khulna 1.056
Mymensingh 0.140 Narsingdi 1.428
Nilphamari 0.181 Sylhet 1.544
Joypurhat 0.198 Barisal 2.046
Chuadanga 0.223 Lalmonirhat 2.173
Narayanganj 0.233 Manikgonj 2.438
Pirojpur 0.342 Natore 2.511
Narsingdi 0.488 Faridpur 2.939
Kurigram 0.555 Kurigram 5.068
Khulna 0.572 Sunamganj 5.077
Munshiganj 0.607 Jessore 6.217
Sylhet 1.069 Magura 6.226
Sunamganj 1.090 Sirajganj 10.147
Shatkhira 1.116 Brahmanbaria 13.713
Faridpur 1.224 Bagerhat 20.554
Jessore 1.311 Pabna 21.805
Jhalokati 1.416 Dhaka 23.634
Sherpur 1.872 Rangpur 27.972
Bandarban 2.298 Barguna 33.058
Lalmonirhat 2.353 Patuakhali 33.799
Kushtia 2.637 Bandarban 40.964
Manikgonj 2.682 Comilla 48.419
Dhaka 3.547 Chandpur 72.739
Jamalpur 3.844 Gazipur 114.345
Barisal 4.361 Tangail 143.772
Thakurgaon 4.387 Munshiganj 150.648
Magura 4.525 Rajbari 502.777
Netrokona 5.124 Khagrachari 2,888.696
Rangpur 5.484 Habiganj 4,041.137
Dinajpur 6.429 Bhola
Comilla 6.494 Bogra
Narail 6.759 Chittagong
Gazipur 6.850 Chuadanga
Natore 7.250 Cox's Bazar
Bhola 8.957 Dinajpur
Barguna 9.003 Feni
Gaibandha 9.837 Gaibandha
Khagrachari 11.042 Gopalganj
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Location Quotient(Production) Location Quotient(Production)
District Jute District Jute
Madaripur 12.986 Jamalpur
Meherpur 13.522 Jhalokati
Chandpur 14.076 Jhenaidah
Rangamati 16.793 Joypurhat
Habiganj 18.153 Lakshmipur
Tangail 18.335 Madaripur
Sirajganj 22.954 Maulvibazar
Bagerhat 41.927 Meherpur
Shariatpur 46.397 Mymensingh
Patuakhali 84.316 Naogaon
Gopalganj 175.230 Narail
Pabna 209.691 Narayanganj
Rajbari 318.676 Nawabganj
Chittagong Netrokona
Cox's Bazar Nilphamari
Feni Noakhali
Lakshmipur Panchagarh
Maulvibazar Rajshahi
Naogaon Rangamati
Nawabganj Shariatpur
Noakhali Shatkhira
Panchagarh Sherpur
Rajshahi Thakurgaon
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Figure: Preferable Zones for supply of Raw Materials for Sweetmeat Production in Rajbari.
Figure: Infrastructure Policy Sweetmeat Production.
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