Dhaka Trade Fair kicks off Sunday

The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF)-2024 will kick off on Sunday at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal New Town, on the outskirts of the capital city.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to inaugurate the fair, said State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam.

He was addressing a press conference on the eve of the 28th Dhaka International Trade Fair -2024 held at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre.

The state minister mentioned that exports have increased 6 times over the last 15 years.

Ahsanul expected that the export earnings of the country will exceed $100 billion if products are diversified.

A total of 16 to 18 foreign pavilions, including participation from Turkey, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Iran, India and Pakistan, will be set up in the fair. 

E-commerce services will be further accelerated at the fair so that people from all over the country can get this benefit, he added.

According to EPB sources, in this year's trade fair, various countries including India, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Nepal will participate. 

Toys, stationery, crockery, plastic, melamine polymer, herbal and toiletries, imitation jewelry, processed food, fast food, handicrafts, furniture, carpets, cosmetics, electrical and electronics, jute and jute products, household goods, leather goods, including leather and shoes, sports goods, and sanitary ware are just a few of the local products that will be on display at the fair.

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