Syeda Rizwana Hasan, environmental adviser, has emphasized the urgent need to increase the use of jute-based products to mitigate the harmful effects of plastic pollution. She highlighted that promoting the widespread use of jute in everyday products is crucial for ensuring sustainable development.

The government, she noted, is working to make affordable jute products more accessible to the public. Rizwana Hasan also pointed out that jute is a symbol of Bangladesh’s heritage and a promising sector for an eco-friendly economy. She urged entrepreneurs to invest in this industry and expand the market for jute-based products both locally and internationally.