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Bangladesh now has the opportunity to export shopping bags made from jute to Abu Dhabi, as the city recently stopped using single-use plastic bags.
With this new development, shopping bags made of plastic have been banned in hypermarkets, supermarkets, grocery stores and other retail outlets in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
According to a letter sent by the embassy to the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), to promote Bangladeshi jute bags, the commercial arm of the Bangladeshi embassy in the UAE visited different shopping malls and retail outlets
Abu Dhabi’s largest supermarket, LuLu Hypermarket, asked the Commercial Wing to provide samples and quotes for 50,000 jute bags, while a number of other retail outlets also suggested submitting samples and quotes.
The letter informs that the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD) has banned the use of single-use plastic bags in Abu Dhabi from June in accordance with its comprehensive policy.
Although authorities have banned 16 products under the policy, restrictions are currently being enforced on single-use plastic grocery bags.
Representatives of major retail stores announced that they would work with the government through the use of reusable bags.
EAD authorities are encouraging shoppers to use biodegradable and reusable bags made from jute, paper, fabric and starch.
The Bangladeshi delegation in the UAE has taken steps to help with the shipment of jute bags and will offer various cooperation to exporters.
The delegation also stated that Bangladeshi exporters can communicate directly with buyers.
On the other hand, the Export Promotion Board (EPB) has notified the Jute Diversification Promotion Centre, relevant millers, spinners and exporters of the development on Monday and urged all to take measures to export their products to the UAE.
Rashedul Karim Munna, Convenor of Bangladesh Diversified Jute Products Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BDJPMEA), said the UAE is one of the important markets for Bangladeshi jute diversified products.
“If we can take advantage of the market potential, exports of jute products will increase as it is also a hub for shipments to other developed countries.”
Mr. Munna, who is also the founder and CEO of Creation Private Ltd, observed that the industry needs government support to develop itself and compete in the international market with the products it needs.
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