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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Bangladesh jute pavilion in Türkiye, where he was briefed on the country’s diversified jute products and growing opportunities in international markets.
During the visit, the prime minister expressed interest in the potential of Bangladesh’s jute sector and observed the products displayed at the pavilion.
Foreign visitors and potential buyers also showed interest in various Bangladeshi jute goods, highlighting the export potential of the country’s traditional natural fibre industry.
The pavilion was set up in the Green Zone of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya to showcase the versatility of jute and its potential as an environmentally sustainable alternative to plastic.
The prime minister arrived at the venue at around 4:50pm local time on Wednesday. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, State Minister Shaikh Faridul Islam and the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Dr Saimum Parvez welcomed him.
Officials briefed Tarique Rahman on the pavilion’s activities, the products on display and Bangladesh’s efforts to promote environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional materials.
Bangladesh is showcasing a wide range of diversified jute products, including biodegradable shopping bags, packaging materials and other value-added goods, to attract international buyers and investors.
Meanwhile, Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan has expressed particular interest in expanding the market for Bangladeshi jute products, especially biodegradable and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, in Türkiye and other international markets.
Bangladesh hopes to strengthen cooperation with Türkiye in promoting jute products and expanding export opportunities through its participation in COP31.
