“Due to the diversification, designs and prices of the products, traders are getting more responses than previous year”, he said. Meanwhile, Zahid Hasan, stall in-charge of Creation Pvt Ltd from Narsingdhi said, “We export our jute bags to European countries, but in Bangladesh jute and jute products are yet to get popularity and it still are treated just as ‘Chat’ and not jute.”“We hope one day jute will create a special appeal in people’s mind,’’ he added. I bought a carpet, a few baskets, as well as some good quality rags from the fair, which are made from jute at reasonable prices.”Jute products and pricesIn the fair, different types of jute products with attractive designs are available. “We have brought jute products of diversified designs at reasonable prices considering taste of the buyers” he added. Besides these, ornaments and home decor products were also available at the stalls, at prices ranging between Tk150-1000.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 20, 2019 16:30 UTC