Department of Textiles () is a department of the government of Bangladesh under the

Ministry of Textiles and Jute Ministry of Textiles and Jute (, Pronounce: ''Bostro ō pāṭ Montronaloy'') is Bangladesh's governmental parent agency for the country's Department of Textiles (Bangladesh), Department of Textiles and Directorate General of Jute (Bangladesh), ...

which is responsible for the

Textile industry in Bangladesh The textile and clothing industries provide the most significant source of economic growth in Bangladesh's rapidly developing economy. Exports of textiles and garments are the principal source of foreign exchange earnings. By the end of Decemb ...

. The function of the department is to act as guardian for this economic sector and to address its needs.

History

The department was first established in 1978, as a subsidised agency of the Bangladeshi ministry of textiles and jute, following a parliamentary ordinance from '' Jatio Shongshod''. Previous to the founding of the department, its responsibilities were handled by the Textile Wing of the country's ministry of industries.

References

1978 establishments in Bangladesh Organisations based in Dhaka Government agencies of Bangladesh Government agencies established in 1978 Government departments of Bangladesh Textile industry of Bangladesh {{Bangladesh-org-stub