The State Aid to Industries Act, 1931
Section 21Industries which may be aided
s. 21
21. Industries which may be aided State aid may be given- (a) in any of the forms specified in sub-section (1) of section 19 to (i) a new or nascent industry, (ii) an industry to be newly established in an area where such industries are undeveloped, and (iii) a cottage industry, including industries conducted by groups or organisations of artisans; (b) in the forms specified in clauses (b) and (g) (i) of the said sub-section to any industry except agriculture; and (c) in the forms specified in clause (h) of the said sub-section, to agriculture: Provided that no State aid shall be given to any joint stock company unless the company is registered in Bangladesh with a [Taka] capital, and the Government approves the composition of the Board of Directors of the company: Provided further that every recipient of State aid shall make such provision for the training of apprentices as may be prescribed.