Bangladesh Tea Board facts for kids
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| Formation | 1977 |
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| Headquarters | Nasirabad, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
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Region served
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Bangladesh |
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Official language
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Bengali |
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Chairman
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Major General Md. Ashraful Islam (army officer) |
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Parent organization
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Ministry of Commerce (Bangladesh) |
The Bangladesh Tea Board (often called BTB) is an important organization in Bangladesh. It works to make sure tea is grown well and helps the tea industry grow. The BTB creates rules about how tea is produced. It also encourages farmers to grow more tea. The main office of the BTB is in Nasirabad, Chittagong. This board works under the Ministry of Commerce (Bangladesh) in Bangladesh.
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History of the Tea Board
Early Days: Pakistan Tea Board
The story of the Tea Board began in 1951. Back then, it was called the Pakistan Tea Board. It was created by a law known as the Pakistan Tea Act. A very important leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was the chairman of this board in 1957. He later became the first president of Bangladesh. In 1959, a new law called the Tea Ordinance replaced the old act.
Forming the Bangladesh Tea Board
After Bangladesh became an independent country, a new organization was needed. So, in 1977, the Bangladesh Tea Board was officially created. This happened through a law called the Tea Ordinance of 1977. At first, the board had three members. Later, in 1986, it grew to have eleven members. This change was made with the Tea (Amendment) Ordinance.
Moving Headquarters and Recent Successes
The main office of the board was first in Dhaka. But in 1984, it moved to Chittagong. This move helped the board be closer to many tea gardens.
The Bangladesh Tea Board has been very successful in helping tea production. For example, in recent years, tea production in Bangladesh reached its highest level in 168 years! This shows how much the board helps the tea industry. In 2022, three employees of the board even received a special award called the National Integrity Award. This award recognizes their honest and good work.
