The Dhaka International Trade Fair ended Tuesday, fetching export orders worth $30.38 million, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi disclosed, citing the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
“About Tk100 crore worth of goods have been sold in this year’s fair that have witnessed some 30-35 lakh visitors, much higher than the previous year,” he said at the fair’s closing ceremony in the Purbachal of the capital. The previous edition of the fair sold goods worth Tk40 crore only, according to the EPB Secretary Iftikhar Ahmed Chowdhury, and received export orders of $16 million.
“The exhibition in Purbachal for the second time has been a success, although many were concerned about the location. We have overcome the challenge by arranging a good transportation system,” Tipu Munsi said.
Taking part in the ceremony as chief guest, Textile and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi said visitors faced huge troubles last year which were significantly reduced this time thanks to the better communication system.
He also called for a bigger place for the biggest trade show in Dhaka.
Additional Commerce Secretary Md Hafizur Rahman, Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Senior Vice-President Mostofa Azad Chowdhury Babu also spoke at the event.
