Narsingdi is one of the country’s most important textile
industry hubs. Once known for its handloom industry, the district has seen the
growth of numerous textile mills with the expansion of modern power looms.
Textile factories in the district produce 70 to 80 percent of the country’s
demand for locally manufactured fabrics. However, repeated increases in yarn
prices have put factories under pressure. Production costs have risen several
times over, but fabric prices have not increased acc...
