Economic Reporter :
The month-long mega-event Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF)-2020 begins in the capital today (Wednesday) in order to showcase Bangladeshi products to boost exports.
The Commerce Ministry and the Export Promotion Bureau organized the month-long fair jointly.
The authorities concerned have already completed all preparations to hold the fair on around 26 acres of land in a peaceful atmosphere.
The DITF offers the local traders and manufacturers a unique opportunity to showcase their products and produces before an audience which is comprised of both Bangladeshi and international citizens.
At the same time, interested manufacturers and business houses from abroad are presented with the chance to assessing potential of their products in a fast expanding Bangladeshi market.
Adequate measures have been taken by the police administration to ensure safety and security of the local and foreign visitors.
Space has been allocated for two children parks, a blood donation centre, a maternity centre and a first aid centre. Companies from 27 countries will participate in the annual exposition at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka that will end on January 31, said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi at a briefing on the fair premises on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to inaugurate the fair and the fair will help the country bag more export orders, he added.
EPB Director General Avijit Chowdhury said all preparations, including construction of stalls, have already been completed. The entire fair venue will be under CC camera coverage to ensure safety and security of visitors, he added.
He informed that around 450 stalls and pavilions, including premium pavilions, foreign pavilions and mini foreign pavilions, have been constructed in the fair venue.
Avijit said traders from over 21 countries, including India, Bhutan, Pakistan, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Nepal, Japan, Australia, Germany, Hong Kong and Arab Emirates will participate in the fair.
The EPB Director General said local producers in the remote areas of rural Bangladesh who do not have financial strength to participate in the trade fairs abroad will have the opportunity to display their products to the foreign buyers at this fair.
The fair will be open to visitors from 9:00am to 10:00pm. The entry fee for adults is Tk 40 and Tk 20 for minors. The first DITF was held in 1995.
