Bangladesh to Earn Millions Exporting Nakshi Kantha (Embroidered Quilt)
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By Mizanur Rahman
Export of handicrafts, specially embroidered quilt (locally known as Nakshi
Katha) from Bangladesh can fetch millions of dollars.
This was disclosed by Mr Yuichi Uchida, a Japanese professor, during his recent
visit to Bangladesh.
Talking to The New Nation, Professor Uchida, who teaches foreign studies at the
prestigious Saitama Gakuen University of Japan, said Bangladesh's handicrafts
have substantial demand all over the world, particularly in Latin American
countries where more than 500 million people live.
Professor Uchida showed keen interest to invest in the traditional handicrafts
manufacturing sector in Bangladesh. "I intend to invest in making embroidered
quilt (Nakshi Katha) in Bangladesh and then export the products to Latin
American markets," he said.
The Japanese professor also expressed his willingness to set up a private
university in Bangladesh where Japanese system of learning would be introduced.
"I want to introduce the Japanese system of learning through this private
university, because those who are accustomed to our system of learning they
know very well how to make progress and contribute to the national development
through cooperating each other," he said.
According to Professor Uchida, Bangladesh will certainly achieve rapid progress
if the country's young people can be given appropriate education.
"If you look into 50 years' back of Japan's history, you'll find that the
country stood on rubbles of destruction. Now the country has turned into the
world's second largest economy. It has only been possible because of honesty,
hard working and devotion of Japanese people," he observed.
Professor Uchida thinks Bangladesh could not achieve desirable progress though
30 years have already been passed after the country's independence.
"Bangladesh could not attain any remarkable progress due to political
instability and corruption although the country has tremendous potentials," he
observed. "If Bangladesh can get rid off corruption and political unrest, there
is no doubt that the country will attain significant economic progress soon,"
he predicted.
Expressing the hope, Professor Uchida said that Bangladesh would certainly
achieve the status of present Singapore or South Korea, because the country is
blessed with natural resources and hard-working manpower. (The New Nation)