Inaugurating the fair, Textile and Jute Minister Shajahan Siraj urged the entrepreneurs to come forward for increased manufacture of jute products.

Bangladesh produces best quality of jute in the world, he said adding that if proper initiative is taken, it will be possible to regain the lost market of jute.

Jute Diversification Promotion Center (JDPC) and Textiles and Jute Ministry organised the fair and exhibition to strengthen the overall projection and marketing programme of diversified jute goods.

Fifty-eight organisations have set up 81 stalls to display 131 varieties of diversified jute goods, including pulp, paper, sweater, cardigan, jacket, muffler, cap, blanket, blazer and different kinds of bag.

Former minister Zahir Uddin Khan, BJMC Chairman Abu Solaiman Chowdhury and JDPC Executive Director ABM Abdullah also addressed the inaugural function, chaired by Textile and Jute Secretary M Mokhlesur Rahman.