JAMALPUR, Feb 3, 2024 (BSS) - A 40-day Cottage Industry Fair-2024 (Kutir
Shilpa Mela) began at Abdul Hakim outer stadium in the town yesterday with
the call for bolstering economic scenario here through revival of cottage
goods.

Jamalpur Zila Parishad Chairman Advocate Muhammad Baki Billah inaugurated the
fair which was organised by District Spots Association (DSA).

On the inaugural session, a discussion was held at the fair premises with
Additional Deputy Commissioner Md Moktar Hossain in the chair.

Local Lawmaker Md Abul Kalam Azad addressed the meeting as the chief guest.

A spectrum of locally produced handloom and cottage industrial goods
including leather products, jute-made products, processed agricultural
products, electrical and electronic goods, clothes, design and fashion wares
and other products are being displayed in the fair.

Abul Kalam Azad said there is a need for a holistic approach towards revival
of the handloom and cottage industries. Ensuring a business-friendly
atmosphere is very important to encourage local entrepreneurs side by side
revitalizing the sector, he added.

"People will enjoy healthy recreation through the fair by the side of
spreading commodities of locally-made products," the chief guest said, adding
that time-fitting measures should be taken to revive the country's industrial
sector including the cottage industries as these play a vital role in the
economic development.

He directed the law enforcers to maintain law and order situation during the
fair.

Secretary of District Awami League (AL) Bizan Kumar Chanda, its vice-
president Mirza Sakhawatul Alam Moni, Joint-secretary Saleh Safik Genda,
Mayor of Jamalpur Municipality Md Sanowar Hossain, Assistant Superintendent
of Police Avijit Das and General Secretary of DSA Mirza Zillur Rahman Shipon
spoke, among others, in the meeting.

A total of 60 various stalls and different recreation rides for kids were set
up in the fair.