Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The government is working on a Tk 100-crore fund through the Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC) to revive the use of jute bags and bring about a cultural shift towards jute-based products, said Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Wednesday.

"We are trying to bring about a cultural change in the market with a fund of nearly Tk 100 crore through JDPC, involving around 1,006 entrepreneurs. Like in the past, we want to see how we can reintroduce jute bags in daily use. There is a vast global market for jute as a wrapping material. Research is needed to expand the jute sector's square metre coverage, mileage, and scope," he said.

The adviser was addressing a seminar titled 'The Role of Jute in Sustainable Developm...