Heritage Architecture: Conservation and Revitalization of Adamjee Jute Mill

Abstract

—Bangladesh has a glorious history of producing jute
and jute products. Adamjee jute mill was the largest jute mill in
the world, established in 1950. But unfortunately, it has been shut
down in 2002 due to some unavoidable and political reasons.
Later government and many private entrepreneurs tried to
revitalize this mill but failed, and at present only few broken
infrastructures exist as old memories. This ruined huge
abandoned shade representing not only the jute culture in our
country but also signifying our history. Nature changes with the
time but memory of a space remains timeless if we preserve them.
Rapid competition of development of our country creating
threatens for the survival and continuity of our heritage and
culture. The purpose of this study is to point out the possibility
and importance to revitalize Adamjee jute mill as a heritage site
and raise awareness about the increasing demand of jute in the
world market.