Scanty rainfall is hampering the process of rotting jute plants during the peak period of monsoon, much to the worry of the growers in many districts. Due to inadequate rain, jute plants are drying up ...

A recent photo shows farmers process jute in a pond, dried up amid scanty rain, at Monirampur upazila in Jessore. Scientists are working on different varieties of jute tolerant to natural adversities ...

India’s deep-rooted jute industry has struggled for decades, undercut by cheaper synthetics. Now its bags are a sought-after biodegradable alternative. By Sameer Yasir NADIA, India — When shoppers in ...