Laying emphasis on expanding the areas of cooperation between Bangladesh and Russia, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought Russian investment in Bangladesh’s jute sector. Sheikh Hasina said this when newly-appointed Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Vikentyevich Mantytskiy met her at her official residence Ganobhaban. Read: Hasina seeks Russia’s support for building 2nd nuke plant PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting. He said both agreed to explore potential in Bangladesh’s agriculture sector and expand cooperation in other areas. Hasina highly appreciated Russia’s cooperation with Bangladesh in its various sectors, particularly the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. She recalled the cooperation and assistance of the then Soviet Union during the Liberation War of Bangladesh and after its independence. The Prime Minister mentioned that many students had studied in Russia, especially in its medical colleges, and said those who had helped Bangladesh during its trying time have special places in the hearts of the people of this country. She also said Bangladesh will be happy to receive Russian President Vladimir Putin here if he visits Bangladesh. Read: Looking for a place for Bangladesh’s second nuke plant: Hasina

Turkish investors are keen interest to invest in the jute sector of Bangladesh, Ambassador Mustafa Osman Turan said Tuesday.

Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi on Monday said the government is working to ensure that the farmers get the fair price for their produced jute.

The government is determined to revive jute sector by modernising state-owned mills, said Mohammad Abul Kalam, NDC, additional secretary of Ministry of Textiles and Jute.