In celebration of ‘Bangladesh World Tourism Year 2016,’ the EMK Center partnered with AJIYER Community-Based Tourism and launched a textile exhibition at the EMK Center in Dhaka on Monday. Civil aviation and tourism minister Rashed Khan Menon and US embassy Dhaka chargé d’ affaires David Meale inaugurated the exhibition, said a press release. The launch followed a daylong workshop focusing on regional connectivity through ecotourism and promoting community engagement. AJIYER connects tourists with Bangladesh’s rural activities, including eco-friendly food, weavings, and local crafts. The exhibition is showcasing indigo-dyed products, textiles from pineapple fiber, and handicrafts made from bamboo and jute and the exhibition will remain open to the public for 10 days.
