Our story · Est. 1967 · Dhaka, Bangladesh
Decades ofJute Heritage.
From a single mill in 1967 to Bangladesh's largest private-sector jute manufacturer — a journey built on craftsmanship, sustainability, and relentless innovation.
Our Story
A Legacy of
Sustainable Growth.
Janata Jute Mills Ltd. is a private limited company established in 1966 at Palash, Narsingdi — approximately 50 km northeast of Dhaka, on a site covering 45 acres. Sadat Jute Industries Ltd. followed in 1985 at Debidwar, Cumilla, on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway approximately 85 km southeast of Dhaka, covering 17 acres. In 2020, Janata expanded its second production unit by acquiring another jute mill at Dobra, Boalmari, Faridpur, covering 47 acres
Combined, Janata and Sadat form the largest manufacturer and exporter of jute products in the private sector in Bangladesh, and are part of the diversified business unit at AkijBashir Group.
The companies operate multiple dedicated mills producing the widest range of diversified jute products — approx. 134,000 metric tons a year of yarn and twine, woven fabric and bags, and needle-punched felt — exported to 147 countries to date.
In Numbers
Our Mission
Core Pillars of Excellence.
Six interlocking commitments define how AkijBashir Group pursues industrial leadership — from economic performance to human dignity.
- 01Proven Economic Stability
Economic Growth
Five consecutive years of compound output growth, culminating in near-doubling of export volume by 2015 — built on disciplined reinvestment, not leverage.
- 02Environmental Stewardship
Sustainability
Jute — biodegradable, renewable, zero-petrochemical — is the material embodiment of this philosophy. We steward it accordingly.
“Manufacturing that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
- 03Recognised Excellence
Performance
Bangladesh's most decorated jute exporter — 20 National Export Awards across three tiers, recognising consistent outperformance in quality and volume.
- Gold ×8
- Silver ×7
- Bronze ×5
- 04Comprehensive Worker Facilities
Infrastructure
- On-site residential accommodation
- Medical & healthcare centre
- Clean water & sanitation
- Safe, ergonomic workspaces
- 05Education & Community
Social Impact
The Janata Adarsha Biddyapit school provides quality education to workers' children and community families. Our scholarship programme has supported hundreds of students in pursuing higher education.
- 06Human-Centric
Worker Welfare
Every worker participates in profit-sharing. 5% of net profit is distributed through the WPPF and an additional Welfare Fund — ensuring shared prosperity at every level of the organisation.
5%WPPF5%Welfare
MT / Annum Exported
Across 147 Global Markets
International Presence
A Truly Global Reach.
Since 1967 our products have reached 147 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania — the widest export reach of any jute manufacturer in Bangladesh.
Product Catalogue
Crafted From Nature's Finest.
Thirty-one lines across the mill's three processes — spinning, weaving and felt. Processed fibre and sliver, yarn, twine, rope and braid, hessian cloth and sewn bags, needle-punched technical felt: every item traceable to Bangladeshi jute fields and audited for international quality compliance.
