Bangladeshi jute goods, handicrafts win hearts at fair in China

Bangladeshi jute goods and handicrafts have attracted the attention of the visitors at an exhibition in China titled "2021 Euro-Asia Economic Forum Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo and China (Shaanxi) Import and Export Commodities Exhibition".

Different handicrafts, bag, basket, gift items and ornaments made with jute were showcased at the fair by China-based Bangladeshi company Yiwu Yiou Export and Import Company Limited.

Visitors thronged the Bangladeshi stall in large numbers, according to the participants of the event held at the Xi'an International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, according to the officials of Yiwu Yiou Export and Import.

The three-day expo starting from October 18 was organised by Xi'an Municipal People's government in coordination and guidance with the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Commerce.

Companies from different countries, including the USA, Greece, Czech Republic, North Macedonia, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Britain, Belgium, Russia, Nepal, Latvia, Australia, North Korea, Pakistan, Armenia, Afghanistan, also took part in the exhibition.

Expatriate Bangladeshis and businesses believe participation at the fair will widen the global market for Bangladeshi goods.