On the other hand, the multi-purpose uses of jute in the domestic market can also ensure fair prices for the farmers. They came up with the observations at a seminar titled “Enhancing Effectiveness and Use of Jute Geo-Textile” organized by Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) in Dhaka on Wednesday. The popularity of jute geo-textile in the world market is for its eco-friendly characteristics. The demands of the material is increasing in domestic market,” said BJMC Chairman Shah Mohammod Nasim. He urged all the stakeholders to boost the use of jute geo-textile in preventing soil, river and embankment erosion and landslide in hilly areas.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 16, 2019 16:30 UTC