JuteX’s jute fibre bicycle: For a better environment
The bicycle stands out through the durability, affordability and eco-friendly production system. Photos: Courtesy of JuteX
Labiba Kabir
Labiba Kabir
JuteX is a durable, natural fibre, and an affordable bicycle brand, started by like-minded social entrepreneurs.The startup is the idea of Team Matrix, consisting of Syed Wasim Ul Huda, Tahsin Toqi, and Sadia Turna, recent graduates from the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST). They won the Hult Prize at AUST (on campus round) and the Hult Prize regional, Vietnam 2020.
Team Matrix began their journey in February 2019. Primarily, the team consisted of three members, but one member left JuteX a few months ago. Two new members joined seven months ago.