Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday stressed the need to increase the use of jute products to reduce the harmful effects of polythene.
She said that expanding the use of jute products is essential for ensuring sustainable development. She made the remark while visiting stalls at the “Multipurpose Jute Product Fair & Handloom Textile Fair 2025”, reports BSS.
“The government is actively working to make essential jute products more affordable and accessible to all,” Rizwana said.
Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC) arranged the fair at Manipuripara in Dhaka’s Farmgate area aiming to popularise eco-friendly and sustainable jute products.
The environmental adviser said jute is a symbol of Bangladesh’s heritage and a promising sector for a green economy.
“The government is providing policy support to revive the jute industry,” she said, urging entrepreneurs to take initiatives in this regard.
Thanking the organisers, she called upon them to take more innovative initiatives to promote jute products.
Rizwana also stressed the need to expand the market for these eco-friendly products both locally and internationally.
Sheikh Bashir Uddin, adviser for the Ministry of Textiles and Jute and the Ministry of Commerce, stated that various government agencies, including the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, are collaborating with private entrepreneurs to promote the use of jute products.
While visiting different stalls, both advisers praised the diverse applications of locally produced jute goods.
Senior officials, including JDPC Executive Director (Additional Secretary) Zeenat Ara, were present at the event.
Entrepreneurs showcased a variety of jute products, including bags, household items, fashion accessories, footwear, and furniture.
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