Satranji, rolls of rugs made at Ulipur in Kurigram is gaining ground all over the world.
These Satranjis, manufacturing of which will generate employment for women, are uniquely woven from garment waste, jute, sugar cane and maize cane. Around 25,000 rolls of rugs are exported to the US and Germany only.
Chhinnamukul Bangladesh, an NGO and Karupanya Rangpur, a private company has set up a factory to provide job opportunities and increase exports of roll of rugs.
Women working in carpet factory earn more than earlier and handloom factory at Tetultala in Monga village of Ulipur provides employment to 300 women.