Close-up of braided jute fibers - Abhishek Mehta/Getty Images Jute and burlap aren't quite the same thing, but it's not surprising that many people think otherwise — the terms are often used ...

Jute is receiving renewed attention as a versatile and eco-friendly material. As a major jute producer, Bangladesh shared some of its expertise with the commodity at a recent seminar in Tokyo. The ...

Makers of jute goods must diversify their range of products in line with the changing lifestyles of people to attract fashion conscious customers both at home and abroad, said promoters of jute goods ...

Bangladesh's jute industry is losing global competitiveness as outdated machinery, low productivity and high energy costs ...

Considering the demand in domestic and international markets and the global expansion of jute industry, the government has declared 282 types of attractive jute goods as ‘versatile jute products’. The ...

KARACHI: The inauguration of the exhibition Jute products of Bangladesh, showcasing diversified jute products of the country at a local hotel on Friday, offered a fine opportunity for learning about ...

India on Monday banned imports of certain jute products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land routes with immediate effect, amid strained relations between the two countries. However, according ...

Bangladesh’s jute industry is steadily losing its edge in the global market as high production costs, outdated machinery and ...

Polythene replaced by soft poly propylene bags that are made to pass off as bio-degradable, may have frustrated the state government`s drive to promote eco-friendly products, but top functionaries ...

Agriculture Minister Dr Md Abdus Shahid said jute production has increased by 3.3 million bales in the last decade due to the jute-friendly policy of the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ...