Tarique inspects Bangladesh jute pavilion in COP31

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Bangladesh's Jute Pavilion in the Green Zone of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye. During the visit, he also spoke with a group of students from the University of Chicago in the United States who had come to visit the pavilion. He called on everyone to work together to protect the environment.

The Prime Minister visited the Jute Pavilion at around 10:00 am local time in Türkiye on Thursday (November 12, 2026). He was welcomed there by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed and State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam.

During the visit, the Prime Minister viewed various types of environmentally friendly jute products displayed at the pavilion. At the time, a group of students from the University of Chicago in the United States, who had come to attend COP31, were also visiting the pavilion.

The Prime Minister spoke with the students and asked about their interest in Bangladeshi jute products. The students said they were interested in learning more about Bangladesh's eco-friendly jute products and studying the subject further.

The Prime Minister said that everyone must work together to protect the environment and ensure that people can live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Officials responsible for the pavilion informed the Prime Minister that 129 types of jute products were being showcased there, including bags, various small accessories, shoes and blazers. They said these products were not only environmentally friendly but also had significant potential in international markets.

They further informed him that representatives from various countries had visited the pavilion and expressed interest in Bangladesh's jute products. Many of them had also shown interest in importing these products from Bangladesh.

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintoo and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir were also present during the visit.