Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Local jute spinners have urged the government to take necessary measures in the wake of India's imposition of anti-dumping duties on jute products.

They also demanded restrictions on raw jute exports to support the growth of the local industry.

The Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association (BJSA) made the call at a recent stakeholders' meeting on "Determination of Action Regarding Anti-Dumping Duty Imposed on Jute Products," jointly organised by the BJSA and Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) at the BJSA conference room.

BTTC Chairman (Secretary) Dr Mainul Khan attended the meeting as the chief guest, while Md. Hafizur Rahman, Administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI...