[6] Jute is a major industry in Bangladesh and in 1947-1948 made up 80 percent of the exports from East Bengal.
In 1969-1970 period, jute was responsible for 46 percent of foreign exchange earning by Pakistan.
[10] The membership expanded as the government of Bangladesh privatised a significant number of state owned jute mills.
[11] The association has been lobbying the government of Bangladesh to provide a stimulus package.
[5] India had placed anti dumping tariff on jute products from Bangladesh.