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PM inspects eco-friendly jute products at COP31 summit
Published : Thursday, 12 November, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has visited the Bangladesh Jute Pavilion in the Green Zone of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, where he interacted with visiting students and called for collective action to protect the environment.
The Prime Minister arrived at the pavilion around 10:00 AM local time on Thursday (November 12), according to his Deputy Press Secretary Mostafa Zulfikar Hasan. He was welcomed by State Minister for Foreign Affairs-2 Shama Obaed and State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam.
During the visit, Tarique Rahman inspected a wide array of eco-friendly Bangladeshi jute products on display.
Interaction with University of Chicago students
A group of students from the University of Chicago, attending the COP31 summit, were also touring the pavilion at the time. The Prime Minister spoke with the students and enquired about their interest in Bangladeshi jute goods. The students expressed keen interest in learning more about and studying Bangladesh's sustainable jute products.
Addressing them, the Prime Minister said everyone must work together to protect the planet's environment so that people can live healthy and fulfilling lives.
Showcase of 129 jute products attracts global interest
Pavilion officials briefed the Prime Minister that 129 types of jute items—including bags, accessories, shoes, and blazers—are currently being showcased. They noted that these products are not only environmentally friendly but also hold strong potential in international markets.
Officials added that delegates from various countries have visited the pavilion and shown significant interest in the items, with many expressing a desire to import jute products from Bangladesh.
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintoo, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs-1 Humaiun Kobir were also present during the visit.
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