Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said that the government is actively working to promote the production of multi-purpose products using bamboo, cane, and sustainable alternatives to wood.
Alongside rubberwood, the Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation (BFIDC) is undertaking effective initiatives to expand the use of eco-friendly alternative products, she said.
Rizwana Hasan noted that a modern showroom will play a crucial role in marketing high-quality items, which will not only increase government revenue but also encourage the use of environment-friendly goods and enhance public trust in government-produced items.
The Advisor made these remarks during a visit to the BFIDC Cabinet Manufacturing Plant in the capital’s Mirpur on Saturday to inspect the proposed site for establishing the showroom.
She emphasized that this initiative aims to make government-produced household wooden products more accessible and attractive to the public.
Highlighting the durability, technical craftsmanship, and efficient use of local resources in BFIDC’s products, Rizwana Hasan said that these qualities are sufficient to build consumer confidence.
She stressed the importance of leveraging these strengths to make the state-run forest industry sector more competitive.
BFIDC officials presented the production processes, technical capabilities, and proposed site layout to the advisor.
The adviser instructed BFIDC officials to consult with relevant experts to finalize the location and expedite the implementation of related activities.
Environment Secretary Dr Farhina Ahmed, BFIDC Chairman Md Nasir Uddin, and other senior officials from the ministry and corporation were present during the visit.
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