Dhaka Trade Fair Opens Today

The curtain rises on the 29th edition of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) today. The Chief Advisor of the interim government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, will inaugurate the fair.

On Wednesday (January 1), the Chief Advisor will officially open the event at 10:30 AM at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). Present at the opening ceremony will also be Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin and EPB Vice-Chairman Md. Anwar Hossain.

According to EPB sources, this year's trade fair will feature 362 stalls and pavilions, including 11 exhibitors from seven countries, such as India, Pakistan, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The fair will highlight themes like the July-August uprising with special sections named "July Square," "Thirty-Six Square," and the "Youth Pavilion." For the first time, e-ticketing has been introduced, and online booking options are available for various stall categories. Additionally, the fair will provide dedicated BRTC bus services and discounted Uber rides to facilitate visitor transport.

Seminars focused on promising sectors and products will be held during the fair. For international entrepreneurs and businesses, there will be a dedicated sourcing corner and specialized zones for electronics and furniture. Facilities such as a technology corner for younger visitors and a sitting corner for senior citizens have also been arranged.

Around 300 BRTC buses will operate from Kuril, Bhulta, Gazipur, and Narayanganj for the convenience of visitors. The fair will run daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Entry fees are set at 50 BDT for adults and 25 BDT for children. The organizers are optimistic about higher visitor turnout compared to previous years.