পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (তৃতীয় খণ্ড).pdf/৩০৮

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276 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ তৃতীয় পত্র The following figures were available from the said Correspondent of Associate Press of America about Raw Jute. RAW JUTE EXPORT FROM BANGLADESH. Raw Jute shipment from Bangladesh in September, 1971 Shipment was made sometime in September, 1970 | 65,066 Bales 2,26, 174 Bales. Before disturbance by Mukti Bahini over ocean ships, Bangladesh shipment position was not bad since the month of June to September. The said Correspondent also reported that the Jute Board, P. J. A. and Jute Research Authority of Bangladesh were seems to be upset and worried when he met them last week as 2 (two) overseas ocean ships were damaged by the Mukti Bahini. They were of the opinion that the Overseas Jute Industries will suffer very heavily and there is a possibility of diversion of Jute Industries into synthetic industries due to effect in shipment. Some of them have already diverted. I have gathered that many overseas commitments of Bangladesh are dishonored. ESTIMATION OF QUANTITY OF RAW JUTE TO BE BROUGHT TO LIBERATED AREA AND ACROSS THE BORDER. Now we are expecting to get at least 7/8 lacs of bales over this side. If 50 thousand to I lac bales of Jute from this quantity is allowed to be exported, the Government of India and Bangladesh will be in a position to maintain the minimum price level, otherwise there is tremendous possibilities of coming down of the minimum price and diversion of world jute industries into synthetic industries including many other problems which have been stated separately. INDIA'S JUTE EXPORT. India does not export RAW JUTE to any world market with the exception of RUSSIA, where small quantities are exported under license or Barter from the Indian Government. India will also shall be benefited considerably by Bangladesh Jute for its superior WHITE Quality and TOSSA quality. India was getting at least 2 lacs to 3 lacs bales of Bangladesh jute even during 1965 War, INDIA'S QUANTITY. India's crop was in 1947 ... ... 16 lacs bales India's present crop of 1971 ... 70/75 lacs of bales WORLD DEMAND & SUPPLY OF RAW JUTE. I” India's production in the 70/75 lacs of bales excluding jute mills. domestic consumption