Bangladesh : Handicraft sector bags $1.07 mn export order

In the recently held China Sourcing Fair for Gift and Home Products, manufacturers from Bangladesh dealing with jute and handicraft goods received US $1.07 million worth export order.
The exhibition that took place between October 20-23 saw the participation by six Bangladeshi companies among the 3700 that came from across the globe.
Handicrafts made of jute, natural plant and leather were displayed at the fair. According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh, the participation in the event has created a great opportunities for domestic handicraft manufacturers to venture for markets in the Far East.