Desk Report:
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Bangladesh Jute Pavilion, located in the ‘Green Zone’ of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31). He was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman.
On Thursday (November 12, 2026), around 10:00 AM local time in Antalya, Turkey, the Prime Minister toured the pavilion and examined various eco-friendly jute products from Bangladesh. He inquired about the diversity and utility of these items, as well as their potential in the international market.
During the visit, the Prime Minister spoke with a group of students from the University of Chicago (USA) who were present at the pavilion. He asked about their interest in Bangladeshi jute products, to which the students expressed a keen interest in these eco-friendly goods.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister emphasized that everyone must work together to protect the global environment and ensure a healthy, high-quality life for all.
Officials managing the pavilion informed the Prime Minister that 129 different types of jute products—including bags, footwear, and blazers—were on display. Representatives from various nations showed significant interest in these items, with many expressing a desire to import them from Bangladesh.
The Prime Minister was welcomed at the pavilion by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shama Obaid, and the State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Sheikh Faridul Islam.
Also present were Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintoo, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir.
